Removal Procedure
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.
- The stub axle shaft sleeve and seal must be replaced together. DO NOT replace the sleeve or seal separately.
- Do not damage the seal bore or the sleeve assembly. Fluid leaks may result.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right drive axle assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the snap ring from the stub axle shaft. Discard the snap ring. Do not reuse.
- Install the J 38868 and J 6125-1B into the stub shaft snap ring groove. See Special Tools .
- Pull lightly on the shaft while rotating the shaft until the stub shaft snap ring at the differential seats in the taper on the differential side gear.
- Remove the stub shaft from the transmission.
- Remove the inner snap ring.
- Using J 41227 , remove the sleeve from the stub shaft. See Special Tools .
- Remove the right hand axle seal from the transmission. Use the J 23129 and the J 6125-1B . See Special Tools .
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