Output Shaft Sleeve Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

J 41227: Output Shaft Sleeve Remover
J 41228: Output Shaft Sleeve Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Identifying Output Shaft Sleeve

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Inspect the sleeve (56) for excessive wear, scratches or nicks that could cause a leak or damage the seal. If the sleeve is damaged replace with a NEW seal.
Using J 41227: remover the sleeve (56) from the shaft (94).

Fig 2: Identifying J 41228

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: You must use the J 41228: sleeve installer in order to install the NEW sleeve onto the output and stub shafts. If you do not use the J 41228: sleeve installer, you will cause a fluid leak.

Place a NEW sleeve (56) over the end of the output shaft (94).
Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
Place the NEW sleeve installing tube over the collet. Be sure the small outside diameter of the tube fits securely into the sleeve.
Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft.
In order to move the installing tube and press the sleeve onto the output shaft, hold the end of the threaded collet shaft while tightening the nut down.
Remove the J 41228: sleeve installer.