On-Vehicle Service

REMOVAL

Preparation:
- Raise and support vehicle, with suitable jack stands.

1. Rear propeller shaft
- Remove the 2nd propeller shaft flange yoke bolts and nuts at the differential side.




- Remove the center bearing retainer bolts.
- Remove the 1st and 2nd propeller shaft with the center bearing from the transmission main shaft spline.

2. Rear oil seal
- Use a screwdriver to pry the rear oil seal from the rear cover (MUA) or extension housing (B.W.T5R).

INSTALLATION
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:

1. Rear oil seal installation




- Install a new oil seal using the installer.
Installer: J-26540 (MUA)
J-38763 (B.W.T5R)

2. Rear propeller shaft
- Insert the splined yoke into the transmission mainshaft spline.
- Install the center bearing retainer bolts.

Torque: 60 N-m (45 lb-ft)

- Install the propeller shaft flange yoke to the drive pinion flange.

Torque: 63 N-m (46 lb-ft)

- Check transmission fluid level.
- Lower vehicle.