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Table 1: Drive Support Seal Installation
Table 2: Fluid Passage Tube Installation
Table 3: Seal Installation

Drive Support Seal Installation


Object Number: 1737845  Size: MF

Drive Support Seal Installation

Callout

Component Name

1

Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal

Tip
A NEW seal must be installed.

Special Tools

J-46624 Support Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

2

Small Chamfer Faces Up

Caution: To avoid damaging the seal, first place J 46624-1 with the small chamfer end facing up and leave in place for at least 60 seconds.

3

Large Chamfer Faces Up

Tip
Turn J 46624-1 which is part of J-46624 seal installer , over with the large chamfer end facing up for 60 seconds to ensure that the seal has been properly sized.

Fluid Passage Tube Installation


Object Number: 1737849  Size: MF

Fluid Passage Tube Installation

Callout

Component Name

1

Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Fluid Passage Tube Gasket

2

Fluid Passage Tube Assembly

3

Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Fluid Passage Tube Bolt M6 x 15 (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten

12 N·m (106 lb in)

4

Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Fluid Passage Tube Bolt M5 x 12 (Qty: 2)

Tighten

7 N·m (62 lb in)

Seal Installation


Object Number: 1737850  Size: MF

Seal Installation

Callout

Component Name

1

Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal

Caution: 

   • Ensure staking does not line up with lubrication holes or the holes may be damaged.
   • Stop driving the seal once it bottoms out to avoid seal damage.

Tip
The fluid seal assembly must be staked in place using DT-49131 seal staking tool to ensure proper seal retention.

Special Tools

    • J-46627-A Seal Installer
    • DT-49131 Seal Staking Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

2

Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly