Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Raise vehicle.

2. Mark propeller shaft and axle yoke for alignment reference.

3. Disconnect and remove propeller shaft.

4. Remove old seal with a screw mounted in a slide hammer.

INSTALLATION






1. Place seal in position on overdrive housing.

2. Drive seal into overdrive housing with Seal Installer 8154 (1) or 9037 (1) if equipped with a dust boot and Handle C-4171.

3. Carefully guide propeller shaft slip yoke into housing and onto output shaft splines. Align marks made at removal and connect propeller shaft to rear axle pinion yoke.