Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Notice .

Fig 1: Inserting Screwdriver Behind Inner Race of Front Output Shaft Seal

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
Insert a flat-tipped screw driver in the inner race.
Pry the inner race forward.

Fig 2: View Of Inner Seal Race On Front Output Shaft

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Insert a small pry bar in the inner race.
Pry the inner part of the seal from the outer seal body.
Remove the inner part of the seal.

Fig 3: Inserting Screwdriver Into Space Between Outer Race Seal Lip & Transfer Case

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Insert a flat-tipped screw driver or small pry bar in the space between the outer race of the seal and the transfer case.
Pry the outer race out of the transfer case.
Remove the outer part of the seal.