Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right drive axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (FE1, FE3) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (FE7) .
- Remove the drive axle seal (1) in the following order:
- Use a screwdriver to pry out the seal from the transmission.
- Use pliers in order to remove the remaining housing of drive axle seal from the transmission.
- Inspect the drive axle seal mating surface on the drive axle housing for corrosion, grooves or nicks.
- Clean the drive axle seal mating surface on the drive axle housing with crocus cloth.
IMPORTANT:
Be careful not to damage the transmission case extension when removing the seal with a screwdriver.