Input Shaft Seal Replacement - Left

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Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft Seal - Left

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal - Left CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or punch to remove or install the seal. Using a screwdriver or punch to remove or install the seal may damage the aluminum housing sealing surface. Procedure Lightly lubricate the outer diameter (OD) of the seal with clean gear lube prior to installation. To ensure proper alignment and depth of the seal, take four measurements every 90 degrees around the seal circumference, verifying uniform depth. The distance from the top face of the machined surface of the bore to the metal flange of the seal should be 24.3 ± 0.1 mm (0.957 ± 0.004 in). Failure to follow these instructions will result in replacement seal failure. NOTE: Alignment of seal is critical and use of correct tool is necessary. The machined surface of the bore must be clean and free from scratches or nicks. Special Tools DT-48074 Input and Output Shaft Seal Installer J-8092 Driver Handle DT-26941/KM-J-26941 Bushing and Bearing Remover - 3-4 in DT-45124 Removal Bridge For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal - Left

CAUTION:

Do not use a screwdriver or punch to remove or install the seal. Using a screwdriver or punch to remove or install the seal may damage the aluminum housing sealing surface.

Procedure

Lightly lubricate the outer diameter (OD) of the seal with clean gear lube prior to installation.
To ensure proper alignment and depth of the seal, take four measurements every 90 degrees around the seal circumference, verifying uniform depth. The distance from the top face of the machined surface of the bore to the metal flange of the seal should be 24.3 ± 0.1 mm (0.957 ± 0.004 in). Failure to follow these instructions will result in replacement seal failure.

NOTE:

Alignment of seal is critical and use of correct tool is necessary. The machined surface of the bore must be clean and free from scratches or nicks.

Special Tools

DT-48074 Input and Output Shaft Seal Installer
J-8092 Driver Handle
DT-26941/KM-J-26941 Bushing and Bearing Remover - 3-4 in
DT-45124 Removal Bridge

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .