Tools Required
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.
- J 36797 Getrag Axle Output Shaft Seal Installer
- J 44755 Holding Fixture Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the extension housing vent hose (2) and clamp. Refer to VENT HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Place a container under the extension housing.
- Remove the lubricant drain plug (1) and gasket.
Allow the oil to drain.
- Remove the bolts (3), extension housing assembly (1), and shim (2) from the transfer case.
Reference mark the shim for proper reassembly.
- Install the extension housing assembly (3) to the J 44755
(2) with M8 x 1.25 bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the flange nut (1).
- Remove the bolts and the extension housing assembly from the J 44755.
- Position the extension housing assembly into a press.
- Press the pinion shaft from the flange.
- Remove and discard the extension housing seal.