Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .



3. Remove the retainer ring from the stub shaft for tool installation. Discard the used retainer ring.
4. Remove the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 .



5. Carefully, remove the output shaft seal and discard.

1. Clean any dirt or foreign material from the seal bore area.
2. Using the J 44809 , install the NEW output shaft seal.



3. Install the stub shaft using the J 6125-1B and J 38868 .
4. Install a NEW retainer ring on the stub shaft.
5. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .



6. Remove the fluid fill plug and check the fluid level. Fluid should be to the bottom of the fill hole threads. Add synthetic gear lubricant GM P/N 12378514 (Canadian P/N 88901045) if necessary.
7. Clean and fill plug and apply adhesive GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

8. Install the fill plug (1).

Tighten
Tighten the fill plug to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.