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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 2619-01 Slide Hammer with Adapter
    • J 29369-2 Bushing and Bearing Remover (2-3 in)
    • J 45225 Axle Seal Installer
    • J 45359 Axle Seal Installer
    • J 6125-B Slide Hammer
    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle ¾ in - 10

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 748124  Size: SH
  4. Install the J 29369-2 (1) and the J 6125-B (2) into the outboard, wheel drive shaft side, oil seal as shown.
  5. Remove the outboard, wheel drive shaft side, inner shaft seal by pulling on the J 6125-B (2).
  6. To replace the inboard, oil pan side side, inner shaft seal, remove the intermediate shaft bearing assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement .
  7. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly into a vise.
  8. Place shop towels in the vise in order to protect the intermediate shaft bearing assembly.


    Object Number: 756155  Size: SH
  9. Install the J 29369-2 (2) and the J 2619-01 (1) into the inboard, oil pan side, oil seal as shown.
  10. Remove the inboard, oil pan side, seal by pulling on the J 2619-01 (1).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the new inboard, oil pan side, inner shaft seal on top of the seal bore.

  2. Object Number: 781849  Size: SH
  3. Install the new seal using the J 45225 (2) and the J 8092 (1).
  4. Install the intermediate shaft bearing assembly. Refer to Front Drive Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 773845  Size: SH

    Notice: The outboard intermediate shaft bearing assembly seal must be installed 0.9-1.1 mm (0.035-0.043 in) below the surface of the intermediate shaft bearing assembly housing bore. If the seal is not installed properly, damage to the seal may occur.

  6. Install the new oil seal using the J 45359  (2) and the J 8092 (1).
  7. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  8. Lower the vehicle.