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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 46405 Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1773224  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: 1773227  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.