Axle Seals Replacement

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Tools Required

J 39051-1 Right Seal Driver. See Special Tools .
J 39051-2 Left Seal Driver. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Prying Out Right And Left Axle Seals

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Using a screw driver remove the right and left axle seals (37, 125) by prying them out.

Fig 2: Installing Axle Seals With J 39051-1 & J 39051-2

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Using the J 39051-1 and the J 39051-2 , install the new axle seals (37, 125). See Special Tools . Use the output shaft (57) to pilot the seals and the tool into the case. Ensure that the snap rings are installed on the output shaft.