Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive)
Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive)
Special Tools
* J 45012 Holding Fixture
* J 45000 Seal Remover
* J 36183 Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LSA-Coupe) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LSA-Sedan/Wagon) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LFX/LFW-Sedan/Wagon) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LFX/LFW-Coupe) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (Single Exhaust) Service and Repair.
3. Remove the drive shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO LSA) .
4. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
5. Remove the transmission mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement (CTS-V) Transmission Mount Replacement (CTS-V)Transmission Mount Replacement (Automatic AWD) Transmission Mount Replacement (Automatic AWD)Transmission Mount Replacement (Except AWD and CTS-V) Transmission Mount Replacement (Except AWD and CTS-V).
6. Install the propeller shaft flange holding fixture J 45012 using the propeller shaft bolts.
Caution: Do not reuse the flange nut. Reusing the flange nut may cause damage to the transmission.
7. Remove and discard the propeller shaft flange nut.
8. Remove the propeller shaft flange.
Note: Be careful not to scrape or gouge the case extension housing while removing the output shaft seal.
9. Use the J 45000 to remove the output shaft seal from the case extension housing.
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the new seal with clean transmission fluid.
2. Use the J 36183 to install the output shaft seal to the case extension housing.
3. Install the prop shaft flange.
Caution: Stake the flange nut onto the output shaft. Use the two staking grooves on the shaft to locate the staking points. Failure to stake the flange nut may result in damage to the transmission.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
Note: Use a NEW propeller shaft flange nut.
4. Install the NEW propeller shaft flange nut and tighten to 105 Nm (77 lb ft).
5. Remove the propeller shaft flange holding fixture J 45012 .
6. Install the transmission mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement (CTS-V) Transmission Mount Replacement (CTS-V)Transmission Mount Replacement (Automatic AWD) Transmission Mount Replacement (Automatic AWD)Transmission Mount Replacement (Except AWD and CTS-V) Transmission Mount Replacement (Except AWD and CTS-V).
7. Remove the transmission jack.
8. Install the drive shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RPO LSA) .
9. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LSA-Coupe) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LSA-Sedan/Wagon) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LFX/LFW-Sedan/Wagon) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (LFX/LFW-Coupe) Service and RepairExhaust System Replacement (Single Exhaust) Service and Repair.
10. Lower the vehicle.