Cadillac 26049394 Seal,Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod

To remove axleshaft, initially lever out the old oil seal from the tip of the axle casing with a large screwdriver or by using an inner end of axleshaft as a lever. Afterwards put high silicon grease on the oil seal recess and gently tap in place a new seal with its lips turned inside and metal face showing at the end of axle housing. When properly installed, the front surface of this oil seal should be level with the axle casing edge. Lastly, refer to previous section for information on installing axleshaft.

At the recommended intervals, the seals on the driveshafts, transaxle output shafts, and ball joints should be inspected for wear, cracking, or other damage. The wheel seal boot seals are very important as they prevent dirt, water, and other foreign matter from getting into and damaging the ball bearing joints. To check these, raise the car for clearance and support it on jack stands. Slide under the car and inspect the condition of all four boot seals (two on each shaft). Cleaning the boots prior to inspection may be necessary. A mirror may be necessary to inspect the tops of the boots. If there are any tears or cracking in the boots or if there is any evidence of leaking grease, they must be replaced. Also, check the tightness of the boot clamps and tighten if necessary. At this time, check the transaxle output shaft seals located at the point where the drive axles exit from the transaxle. This area will probably have to be cleaned before inspection. If there is any oil leaking from either drive axle/transaxle junction, the output shaft seals must be replaced. The ball joint seals should also be checked. After cleaning around the ball joints, inspect the seals for wear, cracking, or damage, and replace if necessary.

The balljoint seals should be checked.

In the C-lock type, axle shafts are secured by C-shaped locks that fit into grooves at the inner end of the shaft.

Tap the new seal into place using a large socket or section of pipe and hammer - use a socket or section of pipe with a diameter slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the seal itself.

When installing the new seal, you should ensure that the lips of the seal are facing inwards and the metal face is visible from the end of the axle housing.

The first step is to pry the oil seal out of the end of the axle housing.

You can use a large screwdriver or the inner end of the axleshaft to pry the oil seal out.

The face of the oil seal should be flush with the end of the axle housing once it is correctly installed.

The seals on the driveshafts, transaxle output shafts, and balljoints should be inspected for wear, cracking, or other damage.