Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
REMOVAL
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the output shaft flange locknut (1b) staking (1a).
- Using a flange holder (special tool #C-3281, Holder, Flange) (1a), remove the output shaft flange nut (1b).
- Remove the output shaft flange (1a) and inspect the output shaft flange sealing surface (1b) for damage, replace as needed.
- Remove and discard the output shaft seal (1).
INSTALLATION
- Position the NEW
output shaft seal in place.
- Using (special tool #9677, Installer, Seal) (1), install a new output shaft seal.
- Install the output shaft flange (1a).
- Using the output flange holding tool (1a) install the output shaft flange nut (1b) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Check the transmission fluid and fill as needed. Refer to CHECK FLUID LEVEL .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.





