Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the inner splash shield.
4. Remove the tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle in Front Suspension.
5. Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Ball Joint in Front Suspension.
6. Remove the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.




Important: Do not damage the seal bore.

7. Remove the seals. Use the J 23129 and the J 6125-1B .

Tools Required

J 34115 Axle Seal Installer

1. Install the new oil seals. Use the J 34115 .
2. Lubricate the seal lip with a light wipe of transmission oil.

Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do not allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface because damage may occur.

3. Install the drive axle into the transmission case. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.
4. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Ball Joint in Front Suspension.
5. Install the tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle in Front Suspension.
6. Seat the drive axle into the transmission case. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.
7. Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Inspect the oil seal for leaks.
10. Adjust the oil level.