Drive Pinion Housing And/Or Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Required Tools: Seal Installer (J-44915).
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045 or equivalent. Using the Seal Installer, install the oil seal to the drive pinion housing. Install the O-ring seal to the drive pinion housing.
- Carefully install the drive pinion housing assembly and shim to the differential carrier. See Figure . Install the pinion housing-to-differential mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lubricate the sealing surfaces of the drive pinion oil seal with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045 or equivalent. Install the torque tube assembly. See TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY . Fill the differential with synthetic gear oil. See LUBRICATION .