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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 45012 Holding Fixture
    • J 45000 Seal Remover
    • J 37212 Front Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the exhaust system.
  3. Remove the drive shaft.
  4. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
  5. Remove the transmission mount assembly.

  6. Object Number: 1850663  Size: SH
  7. Install the propeller shaft flange holding fixture J 45012 .
  8. Caution: Do not reuse the flange nut. Reusing the flange nut may cause damage to the transmission.

  9. Remove and discard the propeller shaft flange nut.
  10. Remove the propeller shaft flange.
  11. Note: Be careful not to scrape or gouge the case extension housing while removing the output shaft seal.


    Object Number: 1850666  Size: SH
  12. Use the J 45000 to remove the output shaft seal from the case extension housing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1850667  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the new seal with clean transmission fluid.
  2. Use the J 37212 to install the output shaft seal to the case extension housing.

  3. Object Number: 1850665  Size: SH
  4. Install the prop shaft flange.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Stake the flange nut onto the output shaft. Use the two staking grooves on the shaft to locate the staking points. Failure to stake the flange nut may result in damage to the transmission.

    Note: Use a NEW propeller shaft flange nut.

  6. Install the NEW propeller shaft flange nut and tighten to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).
  7. Remove the propeller shaft flange holding fixture J 45012 .
  8. Install the transmission mount assembly.
  9. Remove the transmission jack.
  10. Install the drive shaft.
  11. Install the exhaust system.
  12. Lower the vehicle.