Special Tools

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the left drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .



3. Remove the snap ring from axle. Discard the snap ring. Do not reuse.



4. Remove the output axle seal.



5. Use the J 41227 to remove the sleeve from the output axle.

Important: 

Important: J 41102-1A must be used in order to install the axle seal to the correct depth.

1. Install a new output axle seal (3). Use J 41102-1A  (2) with J 8092  (1). Lubricate the seal lip with transmission fluid.
2. Apply grease to the output shaft splines.




Important: J 41228 must be used in order to install the sleeve to the correct depth.

3. Use J 41228 to install a NEW sleeve on the output axle shaft.
4. Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
5. Place the NEW sleeve over the collet.
6. Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft.
7. Hold the collet shaft while tightening the nut in order to press the sleeve onto the output shaft.
8. Remove the J 41228 .



9. Install a NEW snap ring on the output shaft.
10. Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Inspect the output axle shaft sleeve for leaks.
13. Inspect the oil level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .