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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the wheel drive shaft sealing surface of the oil seal with 75W90 synthetic axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent.
  2. Fig 1: Installing Right Differential Output Shaft Seal
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  3. Install the right differential output shaft seal (2) to the J 45017  . See Special Tools .
  4. Using the J 45017  (1), install the right differential output shaft seal (2). See Special Tools .
  5. Remove J 45017  (1) from the right differential output shaft seal (2). See Special Tools .
  6. Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
  8. Lower the vehicle.