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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000LS2 AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSSERVICING - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL AND OUTPUT SHAFT SLEEVE REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDEINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2000 Saturn LS2 Automatic

Installation Procedure

2000 Saturn LS2 AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: J 41228  must be used in order to install the sleeve to the correct depth.
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  1. Use J 41228  to install a NEW sleeve on the output axle shaft.
  2. Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
  3. Place the NEW sleeve over the collet.
  4. Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft
  5. Hold the collet shaft while tightening the nut in order to press the sleeve onto the output shaft.
  6. Remove the J 41228  .
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  7. Install two NEW snap rings on the stub shaft.
  8. Apply grease to the output shaft splines.
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    9. IMPORTANT: Important: J 41102-1A  must be used in order to install the axle seal to the correct depth.
  9. Install a NEW seal (1). Use the J 41102-1A  (3) with GE-8092  (2) . Lubricate the seal lip with transmission fluid.
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    10. IMPORTANT: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do not allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface, otherwise damage to the seal will occur.
  10. Install the stub shaft into the transmission. Use a mallet to fully seat the shaft.
  11. Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to: REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Inspect the oil level. Refer to CHECKING FLUID LEVELS .
  14. Inspect the shaft and the seal for leaks.
RENDER: 1.0x

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