Part Description: 2004 Cadillac SRX Differential Cover Seal
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Vehicle Fitment
2004 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
FAQ for Axle Shaft Seal Repair
Q: What should you install before excess fluid seeps into the area?
A:
You should install the new seal and yoke promptly.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: What should you make sure of when replacing the pinion seal?
A:
You should make sure that the pinion bore is free of excess fluid that could get trapped before the yoke is installed.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the output shaft seal?
A:
The procedure is to raise the vehicle, remove the appropriate rear tire and wheel assembly, remove the appropriate wheel drive shaft and remove the differential output shaft seal.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: How do you install the output shaft seal?
A:
You can lubricate the wheel drive shaft sealing surface of the oil seal, install the differential output shaft seal, remove J 45017, install the wheel drive shaft, inspect the fluid level, install the rear tire and wheel assembly and lower the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How do you drain the lubricant?
A:
You can raise the vehicle, clean any dirt from around the Differential drain plug, position a drain pan under the drain plug and remove the drain plug from the differential and drain the fluid.
Q: What tool can be used to disengage the wheel drive shaft from the differential enough to install J 44394?
A:
You can use the J 2619-O1, the J 29794, and the J 45341.
Q: What is the next step after wrapping a shop towel around the axle shaft?
A:
The next step is to place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.