OEM 2001 Chevrolet Lumina Wheel Seal

2001 Chevrolet Lumina Wheel Seal Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the left front wheel drive shaft wheel seal on 2001 Chevrolet Lumina?

  A: Start the procedure for left front wheel drive shaft oil seal replacement by adequately supporting the vehicle through proper vehicle lifting. Start replacement by removing both the left front tire and wheel and then the left engine splash shield. Detach the stabilizer shaft brackets from the left lower Control Arm before you remove both Tie Rod End from the left Steering Knuckle and the left lower Ball Joint from the left lower Control Arm. The left drive axle requires disconnection from the transaxle before securing it to the left Steering Knuckle and strut. A suitable tool such as a screwdriver should be used to remove seal (409) from its bore while protecting the bore's surface. Apply transaxle fluid on the seal lip before inserting a new seal (409) using the left side axle seal installer (J34115) along with the axle seal protector (J37292-B) inside it. While inserting the Axle Shaft ensure it passes by the lip seal without the splines touching the lip surface to avoid seal damage. After reattaching the drive axle connect to the transaxle operator should remove the axle seal protector (J37292-B) to start left lower Ball Joint installation onto the left Control Arm and then left Tie Rod End installation onto the left wheel knuckle followed by the left stabilizer shaft bracket installation onto the left Control Arm. Put back the left engine splash shield followed by installing the left front tire and wheel. Then lower the vehicle. Another requirement entails checking the fluid level to the specified amount while inspecting that the repair work was correctly finalized without leaks.