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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the transaxle differential drain plug.
  3. Remove the differential drain plug from the transaxle and drain the transaxle fluid.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Drain Plug From Transaxle And Draining Transaxle Fluid
    G03415478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. To service the left oil seal, remove the left splash shield from the vehicle. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT in Body Front End.
  5. To service the right oil seal, remove the right splash shield from the vehicle. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in Axle Shafts - Vibe
  8. Remove the drive axle shaft seal (1) from the transaxle using J 26941  with J 23907. 
  9. Inspect the differential-side joint surface of the drive axle assembly where the drive axle makes contact with the drive axle shaft seal.

    The surface should be smooth and free of any burrs or scarring which may damage the drive axle shaft fluid seal.

    If damage to the differential-side joint is evident, replace the differential-side joint.

    Fig 2: Removing Drive Axle Shaft Seal From Transaxle Using J 26941
    G03415479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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