Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle.
- Remove the transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) from the transaxle.
- Remove the transaxle drain plug (2) from the transaxle.
- Drain the transaxle oil.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Remove the drive axle shaft oil seal from the transaxle.