Output Shaft Replacement

OUTPUT SHAFT REPLACEMENT







Remove or Disconnect

- Raise the vehicle. Support with jack stands.
- Place a drain pan under the axle to catch oil.

1. Left drive axle.
2. Lower carrier mounting bolt.
- Carefully pry against the lower carrier to provide clearance for output shaft removal. Take care not to damage the carrier case.
3. Output shaft (32). Attach a slide hammer with adapter to the output shaft and pull it from the carrier case. Take care not to damage the carrier case.
4. Deflector (31).
5. Seal (29). Pry out with a screwdriver.

Install or Connect

Tools Required:
- J 36600 Seal Installer (K1/2 models)
- J 22833 Seal Installer (K3 models)

1. New seal (29). Use J 36600 (K1/2 models) or J 22833 (K3 models). Lubricate the seal lips with grease.
2. Deflector (31).
3. Output shaft (32). Carefully pry against the lower carrier to provide clearance. Take care not to damage the carrier case. Tap the output shaft into place with a soft mallet.
4. Lower carrier mounting bolt, washers, and nut.

Tighten
- Bolts to 110 Nm (80 lb ft).

5. Left drive axle.
6. Tire and wheel.
- Add lubricant as required to the axle.