Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal and Output Shaft Sleeve - Left

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT SEAL AND OUTPUT SHAFT SLEEVE REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE

Special Tools
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 41102-1A Axle Seal Installer
- J 41227 Output Shaft Sleeve Remover
- J 41228 Output Shaft Sleeve Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left drive axle assembly. Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement






3. Remove the snap ring from axle. Discard the snap ring. Do not reuse.






4. Remove the output axle seal.






5. Use the J 41227 to remove the sleeve from the output axle.

Installation Procedure

Important:
- The stub axle shaft sleeve and seal must be replaced together. DO NOT replace the sleeve or seal separately.
- Do not damage the seal bore or the sleeve assembly. Fluid leaks may result.






Important: J 41102-1A must be used in order to install the axle seal to the correct depth.

1. Install a new output axle seal (3). Use J 41102-1A (2) with J 8092 (1). Lubricate the seal lip with transmission fluid.
2. Apply grease to the output shaft splines.






Important: J 41228 must be used in order to install the sleeve to the correct depth.

3. Use J 41228 to install a NEW sleeve on the output axle shaft.
4. Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
5. Place the NEW sleeve over the collet.
6. Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft.
7. Hold the collet shaft while tightening the nut in order to press the sleeve onto the output shaft.
8. Remove the J 41228.






9. Install a NEW snap ring on the output shaft.
10. Install the drive axle assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Inspect the output axle shaft sleeve for leaks.
13. Inspect the oil level. Testing and Inspection