1994-2001 Saturn S-Series Vehicles
Please distribute this bulletion to: Fixed Operations Manager, Parts Manager and Technicians
Some customers may comment about a squeak or squeal noise coming from the passenger floorboard area while driving. This noise most commonly occurs when the vehicle is being driven in cold temperatures.
This condition may be cause by insufficient grease in the intermediate grease in the intermediate axle shaft seal.
Replace intermediate axle shaft seal and add grease.
The intermediate axle shaft seal was not previously available separately. This bulletin provides the seal kit part number, service replacement procedure and labor codes for service on 1994-2001 S-Series vehicles.
Do not confuse the intermediate axle shaft seal procedure with transaxle seal
procedure. The seals look identical, but they are different.Important
If unable to remove seal from housing with axle seal puller, it may be necessary
to pry off the seal. Take care not to damage the seal housing.Notice
If grease is not applied to inner lip of axle seal, seal noise or damage may
occur. Use grease supplied with seal kit only,use all of it. and be sure to Notice
21013415 - Seal Kit - Frt Whl Drv Shf
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for F1468 (Seal, Intermediate Shaft - Replace).
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safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the
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