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Old 08-29-2013, 02:23 AM
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Axle Seal Replacement procedure from shop manual

So does anyone have a factory shop manual on dvd or hard copy they would be willing to copy a few pages for me? I want to see the factory procedure for replacing the axle seals, both sides on a 2006 or a 2007 which I am guessing are the same. Thanks in advance. Its the metal sleeve that wont come out, I am doing the drivers (left) side currently. I have the outer seal out but the inner sleeve part is stuck on the stub axle...
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Old 08-29-2013, 07:52 AM
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Have to use a puller tool on it. J41227 is the GM tool.
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Old 08-29-2013, 08:28 AM
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I read through the service manual. All it says is remove the old seal, then replace with the new one. No mention of a sleeve.
Edit: I realized after I posted this, that it's for the SS MU3 trans. Not sure if the procedure is the same for what you're working on. Fig. 35: Removing Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
4. Use the J 23907 or J 44809 in order to remove the seal. See Special Tools.
5. Inspect the seal bore for nicks or for burrs. Clean the bore with a fine grade sandpaper, if
necessary.

Fig. 36: Installing Axle Seal
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Use the J 23907 or J 44809 to install a new seal. See Special Tools. Ensure the seal is
seated flush to the outer bore area.
2. Install the wheel driveshaft or intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft
Replacement or Intermediate Drive Shaft Replacement .
3. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
4. Lower the vehicle.
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Old 08-29-2013, 12:56 PM
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Check your PM novadude.
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Old 08-30-2013, 01:02 AM
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yep, well, I found a dvd shop manual that I had bought and forgot about,
looks like i will be making a similar tool as mentioned tomorrow.

so my friends mom can get her car back,
and i will have a tool to use for mine when the time comes..
still havent fixed my front suspension,
the list of things to fix is getting longer,

thanks for the tips and responses,
I would never ask anyone to do anything illegal,
" i am not a crook "
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I have the new seals so I will get a photo and post so it will be like a thousand words.
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Old 08-30-2013, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by novadude
yep, well, I found a dvd shop manual that I had bought and forgot about,
I would never ask anyone to do anything illegal,
" i am not a crook "
If you paid less than $200 for the DVD, You violated somebodies copyright.
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Old 08-31-2013, 04:31 PM
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ok, I recommend that anyone attempting this job, have all special tools at their disposal,, i said some words that might revoke my salvation,
well almost,,

this is the tool i reproduced,

here is mine, along with the old and new seals

aesthetically I failed, but in functionality, it passed..
now to hopefully get the seals and axle back in correctly.
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