Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada and 2004 Buick Rainier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the J 45380
, install a NEW output shaft bushing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the bushing or the finger section of the J 45380 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the finger section to the main body of the J 45380 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Position the bushing and tool to the case.
- Using a hammer and the J 45380 , install the bushing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Align the rear output shaft seal.
- Using the J 37668-A , install the rear output shaft seal. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear in Propeller Shaft.
- Inspect the transfer case fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Rainier, Bravada) or Transfer Case Fluid Replacement (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV) .
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.