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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 446 (TRANSFER CASE - STEYR)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Lubricate the lip of the axle shaft oil seal with automatic transaxle fluid.
  2. Using the J 44752  install the axle shaft oil seal to the transfer case.

    Important:  Carefully guide the axle shaft past the axle shaft oil seal. Do NOT allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the sealing surface or damage to the oil seal can occur.

  3. Install the right front wheel drive shaft.
  4. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to CHECKING FLUID LEVEL & CONDITION .
  7. Inspect for fluid leaks. See Figure .
    Fig 1: Installing Axle Shaft Oil Seal To Transfer Case
    G01499957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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