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Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement




Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement

Tools Required

J 45756 Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement Transfer Case Shield Replacement.

3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.

4. Remove the rear output shaft seal by prying it out with a flat tipped screwdriver.

Installation Procedure





1. Using the J 45756 , install a NEW front output shaft seal.

2. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.

3. Check the fluid level. Add fluid, if necessary.

4. Install the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement Transfer Case Shield Replacement.

5. Lower the vehicle.