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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 44809 Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 693610  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the left rear wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  4. Carefully pry out the output shaft seal and discard.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 693610  Size: SH
  1. Install the new output shaft seal using the J 44809 .
  2. Install the left rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  3. Inspect the rear drive module fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
  4. Install the left rear wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.