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For 1990-2009 cars only

Required Tools

J 21426 Rear Extension Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to one of the following as appropriate:
  3. •  Front Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
    •  One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
    •  Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
    •  Three-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.

    Object Number: 7766  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear extension oil seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 7774  Size: SH
  1. Install the new seal using J 21426 .
  2. Coat the outer edge of the seal case with a non-hardening sealer.
  3. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to one of the following as appropriate:
  4. •  Front Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
    •  One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
    •  Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
    •  Three-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the transmission to the proper level with Dexron® III Transmission Fluid.