Drivetrain - New Seal Protector for Drive Axle R&R
89cadillac04Bulletin No. T-89-78
File in Group 4C
Number 8
Corp. Ref. No. 977103
Date March, 1989
SUBJECT: AXLE SEAL PROTECTOR TO PREVENT RIGHT SIDE AXLE SEAL DAMAGE DURING DRIVE AXLE INSTALLATION
INIODELS AFFECTED: 1982-1988 CIMARRONS 1985-1989 DE VILLES, FLEETWOODS 1987-1989 ALLANTES 1986-1989 ELDORADOS, SEVILLES
FIGURE 1 - AXLE SEAL PROTECTOR:
A new low-cost disposable axle seal protector (refer to Figure 1) is now available for the following models:
Carline Transaxle Application
1982-1988 Cimarron THM 125C/Hydra-Matic 3T40 (MD9)
1985-1988 Cimarron THM-282/Hydra-Matic 5TM40 (MG1/MG2)
1982-1985 Cimarron FX-125 (Muncie) (M19)
1987-1989 Allante THM F-7
1985-1989 DeVille, Fleetwood THM 440-T4/Hydra-Matic 4T60 (ME9)
1986-1989 Eldorado, Seville THM 440-T4/Hydra-Matic 4T60 (ME9)
The advantage of this is axle seal protector is to prevent axle seal damage during installation of the right side drive axle. The right side (both sides for some manual transaxles) drive axle has male splines and a snap ring groove that can potentially nick or cut the seal when the axle seal protector is not used.
FIGURE 2 - RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION POSITION:
Once the transaxle is installed in the car and before the right side drive axle is installed, insert sleeve portion of axle seal protector into the axle seal. Refer to Figure 2. Install with the "T-bar handle" in such a position so that it can be pulled out easily after the drive axle is installed. This will be between the 5 to 7 o' clock position, depending on the transaxle and carline. To remove the axle seal protector after the drive axle is installed, pull in line with the "T-bar handle". Once removed, ensure that the axle seal protector is intact (no pieces left inside the transaxle). Dispose of the protector. It is not reusable. NOTE: The axle seal should be replaced every time the drive axle is removed because the seal can be damaged during removal as well as installation.
NOTICE: The seal protector must be removed before the car is driven to prevent the protector from deteriorating inside the transaxle causing a leak and requiring drive axle removal to correct.
The axle seal protectors are available from Kent-Moore for $8.95 per package (price does not include shipping) and can be obtained through Kent-Moore's order department (313) 574-2332 or 1-800-345-2233.
Tool Number Description
J-37292-A Seal Protector - 50 in a package