Tools Required

1. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement , Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement , or Three-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
2. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector (3), as required.
3. Remove park brake drum, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Parking Brake Drum Replacement in Park Brake.



4. Using the J 3453 , if necessary (1) to hold the propeller shaft yoke, remove the yoke nut.
5. Remove the propeller shaft yoke, as required.



6. Remove the rear bearing cover nuts (1) or bolts (4), if equipped, and washers (5).
7. Remove the rear bearing cover.
8. Remove the rear oil seal.
9. Clean the rear bearing cover with clean solvent.
10. Inspect the bearing retainer for damage.

Important: 

•	The seal lip must face toward the transmission.

•	The seal must not be cocked or distorted.

1. Install a new seal into the housing (1), using J 22834-A . Coat the seal lip with transmission oil.



2. Install the bearing cover (2). Align the oil passages in the bearing cover and the transmission case.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the rear bearing cover nuts (1) or bolts (4), if equipped, and washers (5).

Tighten
Tighten the rear bearing cover bolts/nuts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

4. Install the propeller shaft yoke.



5. Install the propeller shaft yoke nut until snug.
6. Using the J 3453  (1) to hold the propeller shaft yoke, tighten the yoke nut, if necessary.

Tighten
Tighten the propeller shaft yoke nut to 508-542 N·m (375-400 lb ft).

7. Install the park brake drum, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Parking Brake Drum Replacement in Park Brake.



8. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement , Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement , or Three-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
9. Connect the VSS electrical connector (3), as required.