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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 46405 Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1251654  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the appropriate rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the appropriate drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  4. Important: Take care not to damage any sealing surfaces when removing the differential output shaft seal.

  5. Remove the differential output shaft seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1251661  Size: SH
  1. Using the J 46405 , install the differential output shaft seal.
  2. Install the drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  3. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Lower the vehicle.