[trax]

After letting the rear end leak for months, I finally broke my golden rule of not wrenching on my daily driver, and I decided to replace the seals myself. I pulled off one axle tonight. Taking my time it was about 1.5 hours. Here's a sneak preview:



Over the next few days I'll post up a complete step-by-step tutorial, based on the exact steps from the GM service manual. I took about 30 pictures tonight, and I'll probably have about the same number for re-assembly.

Stay tuned.

 

[Ghost Deany]

oh yeaa

 

[tommy compton]

where's the update on this, i plan on changing my output seals.

 

[trax]

Sorry guys, I've been crazy-busy over the past few weeks. I'm in Europe on a business trip, but I'll be back during the last week of May and I'll put together a full write-up.

 

[tommy compton]

thanks man, might end up doing it by then.

 

[chico]

patiently waiting

 

[tommy compton]

a couple of questions for you. did you discard and replace the axle spindle nuts? or reuse them?
did you discard and replace the axle shaft retaining ring? or did you reuse them?

 

[gaugeguru]

Does anybody know the size of the spindle nuts for the cts?

The nut measures 35.3, so I bought a 36mm socket and it seems a little loose.

They don't readily sell 35mm, so I am at a loss.

Any help would be appreciated.