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Half Shaft Inner Seal

The power transfer unit half shaft inner seal is the smaller of the two seals located on the inside of the end cover.

REMOVAL
1. Remove power transfer unit from the vehicle.

End Cover Bolts:





2. Remove end cover bolts.

End Cover Removal:





3. Tap on end cover ears to separate cover from case.

Seal Removal:




Seal Installation:




Bolt Tightening Sequence:





4. Drive seal out with a hammer and small chisel. Retighten first bolt after all other bolts are tight.
5. Reinstall P.T.U. assembly.
6. Check and fill fluids as required.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect seal area.

Seal Installation:





2. Install seal with a 1/16 inch socket. The seal must be installed with the spring side of the seal facing end cover ball bearing. The seal will bottom against a machined shoulder in the cover.
3. Clean sealing surfaces of the end cover and P.T.U. case. Apply a bead of MOPAR Gasket Maker, Loctite Gasket Eliminator No. 518 or equivalent.
4. Place end cover onto P.T.U. case and install bolts. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
5. Reinstall P.T.U. assembly.
6. Check and fill fluids as required.