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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42738 Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 678215  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Adapter Replacement .
  3. Remove the transfer case input shaft seal.

Installation Procedure

    Important: When installing the input shaft seal, make sure that the part numbers on the seal are facing away from the transfer case assembly. The input shaft seal should be even with the surface of the transfer case after installation.

  1. Position the transfer case input seal on the input shaft.

  2. Object Number: 678288  Size: SH
  3. Using the J 42738 , install the input shaft seal in the transfer case.
  4. Install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Adapter Replacement .
  5. Check the transfer case fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
  6. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.