1. Remove the transmission from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Removal .



2. Remove the following parts:

2.1.	The retainer bolts

2.2.	The retainer assembly

2.3.	The gasket




3. Separate the retainer flange from the bearing retainer tube.
4. Remove the O-ring from the flange.



5. Remove the main drive gear bearing seal from the retainer tube.
6. Clean the following parts:

•	The front case and the bearing retainer tube flange sealing surfaces

•	The retainer tube seal surfaces

Tools Required

J 38126 Seal Installer

Important: If the main drive gear bearing retainer tube must be replaced, perform the main drive gear end play measuring procedure. The proper main drive gear end play must be maintained. Refer to Main Drive Gear Bearing Retainer and Gasket .

1. Install the bearing seal into the retainer tube. Use J 38126 .



2. Assemble the following parts:

2.1.	A new O-ring seal onto the flange

2.2.	The tube into the flange




3. Install the following parts:

3.1.	The gasket

3.2.	The retainer assembly

3.3.	The retainer bolts

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Installation .