Overrunning Clutch Cover Seal Replacement

Fig. 9 Oil seal location:

FRONT

Refer to OVERRUNNING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY for seal replacement.

REAR

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove inner halfshaft attaching bolts.
3. Support inner shaft using suitable wire or equivalent. Do not allow shaft to hang.

Fig. 10 Output shaft removal:

4. Using two suitable pry bars and wood blocks disconnect output shaft.

Fig. 11 Differential carrier seal removal:

5. Using suitable prybar, remove seal ensure no damage to race.
6. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Using seal installation tool No. MD998334 or equivalent, install oil seal.
b. Using suitable mallet, lightly tap output shaft to seat ring.
c. Torque inner halfshaft attaching bolts to 45 ft. lbs. and wheel lug nuts to 95 ft. lbs.