Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle
Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
- Remove the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle On-Vehicle
Service.
- Pry out the seal with a screwdriver or other suitable tool. Do not damage
the seal bore.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
- Lubricate the seal lip with a light wipe of transmission fluid.
- Install a new seal, using the J 34115
.
- For the right side axle seal, install the J 37292-B
. Install the J 37292-B
in a position so that the tool can
be pulled out after drive axle installation
(T-handle between the 5 and 7 o'clock position).
Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. In order to avoid
damage to the seal, do not let shaft splines contact any part of the lip-seal
surface.
- Install the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle
Service.
- On the right side, remove the J 37292-B
by pulling in line with the handle. Make sure that the J 37292-B
is removed completely
and that no pieces remain
inside the transmission.
- Inspect for leaks.
- Inspect the fluid level.
- Adjust the fluid level.