Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
2. Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.



3. Remove the stub shaft from the transmission. Use the J 38868 and the J 6125-1B .



4. Remove the snap rings from the stub shaft. Discard the snap rings, these are not reusable.



5. Remove the sleeve from the stub shaft. Use the J 41227 .
6. Inspect the sleeve for excessive wear, scratches or nicks that may cause a leak or damage to the seal portion. Replace the sleeve if it appears to be damaged.

Tools Required

J 41228 Stub Shaft Sleeve Installer

1. Install a new sleeve on the stub shaft. Use the J 41228 . Install the J 41228 so that the collar is in the snap ring groove.



2. Install the two new snap rings on the stub shaft.
3. Add Polyurea grease to the splines of the output shaft in order to prevent damage to the shaft splines during vehicle operation.



4. Install the stub shaft into the transmission assembly.
5. Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Inspect the shaft sleeve for leaks.
8. Check the oil level.