Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
- Remove the snap ring from the stub axle shaft. Discard the snap ring. Do not reuse.
- Remove the stub axle shaft from the transaxle. Use the J 6125-1B and the J 38868 . See Special Tools .
- Pull lightly on the shaft. Rotate the shaft until the output shaft snap ring at the differential seats in the taper on the differential side gear.
- Remove inner snap ring.
- Remove the right hand axle seal from the transaxle. Use the J 23129 and the J 6125-1B . See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage the seal bore or the sleeve assembly. Fluid leaks may result.