Chevrolet Trax: Front wheel drive shaft seal replacement - right side (FWD)

Fig. 76: Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal - Right Side (FWD)

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side (FWD)

TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
2. Remove front bumper fascia opening upper cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Upper Cover Replacement .
3. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank.

   Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, 2H0, LUJ) .

4. Remove the power brake booster pump assembly from left transmission mount bracket, if equipped.

   Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Bracket Replacement .

Fig. 77: Shift Lever And Selector Lever Cable End

5. Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable ends (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
6. Pull the cable retainers (2) up while pushing the cable retainers rearward to release the shift lever and selector lever cable from the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
7. Disconnect the wiring harness clips from the transmission.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the neutral position sensor.

Fig. 78: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retainer

NOTE: Before disconnecting the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe, remove the clutch/brake fluid from the reservoir tank.

9. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe retaining clip (1).
10. Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) from the clutch actuator cylinder pipe elbow.

79: Backup Lamp Switch Electrical Connector

11. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the backup lamp switch.

Fig. 80: Upper Transmission Bolts

12. Remove the 3 transmission upper bolts (1) from the transmission.
13. Support the CRFM from the top.
14. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
15. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
16. On AWD vehicles, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
17. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle) .
18. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill.

Fig. 81: Wheel Drive Shaft

19. Remove the both front wheel drive shafts (1) from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
20. On FWD vehicles, remove the intermediate shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LUV with MH8 or MH5) .
21. On AWD vehicles, remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
22. Remove the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD), Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD).

Fig. 82: Left Transmission Mount

23. Remove the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.
24. Remove the left transmission mount bracket (4). Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side.
25. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.

Fig. 83: Lower Transmission Bolts

26. Remove the lower transmission bolts (1).
27. Remove the lower transmission bolt and nut (2).
28. On FWD vehicles, remove the transmission side cover (3).
29. Separate the transmission from the engine.
30. Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.

Installation Procedure

WARNING: Use care when cleaning the clutch hub. The clutch hub may have sharp edges and can cause personal injury if contact is made. Wear protective gloves to avoid personal injury.

1. Clean the clutch hub and the input shaft from any debris and contaminates with a lint-free towel.

Fig. 84: Using Flat Brush To Apply Light Coating Of Multi-Purpose Grease

CAUTION: Applying too much or the wrong type of grease on the transmission input shaft may cause damage, clutch slippage or failure. Always apply the correct type of grease. Never apply more grease than is necessary to coat the transmission input shaft with a very thin film of grease.

2. Use a clean flat brush (1) to apply very light coating of multi-purpose grease to input shaft until the metal is only shiny. No visible clumps of grease are permissible regardless of size. Smear away from the transmission in direction of the shown arrow.

Fig. 85: Lint Free Towel

CAUTION: Ensure that no grease remains on the lead surface of the transmission input shaft. Clean the lead surface of the transmission input shaft prior to the assembly of the transmission to the engine.

Failure to maintain a clean surface may cause clutch slippage or failure.

3. Clean the entire lead surface of the input shaft with a NEW, lint-free towel (1).
4. Raise the transmission with the transmission jack and position the transmission to the engine.

Fig. 86: Lower Transmission Bolts

5. On FWD vehicles, install the transmission side cover (3).

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

6. Install the lower transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 58 (43 lb ft).
7. Install the lower transmission bolt and nut (2) and tighten to 58 (43 lb ft).
8. Remove the transmission jack.

Fig. 87: Left Transmission Mount

9. Install the left transmission mount bracket (4). Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side.
10. Install the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.
11. Install the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD), Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD).
12. On AWD vehicles, install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
13. On FWD vehicles, install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LUV with MH8 or MH5) .

Fig. 88: Wheel Drive Shaft

14. Install both front wheel drive shafts (1) to the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
15. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) , Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle) .
16. On AWD vehicles, install the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
17. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
18. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .

Fig. 89: Upper Transmission Bolts

19. Install the upper transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 58 (43 lb ft).

Fig. 90: Backup Lamp Switch Electrical Connector

20. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the backup lamp switch.

Fig. 91: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retainer

21. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) to the clutch actuator cylinder pipe elbow.
22. Install the clutch actuator front pipe clip (1).
23. Connect the electrical connector to the neutral position sensor.
24. Connect the wire harness clips to the transmission.

Fig. 92: Shift Lever And Selector Lever Cable End

25. Install the shift lever and selector lever cable (2) to the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
26. Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminals (1) to the transmission manual pins.
27. Adjust the shift lever and selector lever cables. Refer to Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment.
28. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding .
29. Fill the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill.
30. Install the power brake booster pump assembly to left transmission mount bracket, if equipped. Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Bracket Replacement .
31. Install the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, 2H0, LUJ) .
32. Install front bumper fascia opening upper cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Upper Cover Replacement .
33. Install the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

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