Extension Housing Seal

Extension Housing Seal

Special Tool(s):

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.

Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear pinion flange for correct alignment during assembly.





3. Remove the 4 bolts.





4. Remove the driveshaft.





5. Use the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.





Installation

1. NOTE: If the extension housing seal is equipped with a drain hole, the hole must be pointing down during installation.

Using the special tool, install the new extension housing seal.





2. NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.

Install the driveshaft.
^ Align the index marks and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
^ Position the driveshaft to the rear differential.





3. NOTE: To maintain driveshaft balance, install the driveshaft yoke and flange in the original position that was marked during removal.

Install the 4 driveshaft bolts.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)