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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 37668-A Output Shaft Seal Installer
    • J 45380 Transfer Case Rear Bushing Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 746665  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 715670  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear output shaft seal.

  5. Object Number: 801274  Size: SH
  6. Inspect the rear output shaft bushing for scoring or wear.
  7. Remove the rear output shaft bushing, if required, using the J 45380 .
  8. 5.1. Install the finger section of the J 45380 .
    5.2. Install the tube and forcing screw to the finger section. Ensure the forcing screw is backed out.
    5.3. Using a wrench on the forcing screw, remove the rear output shaft bushing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 801307  Size: SH
  1. Using the J 45380 , perform the following:
  2. 1.1. Install the bushing or the finger section of the J 45380 .
    1.2. Install the finger section to the main body of the J 45380 .
    1.3. Position the bushing and tool to the case.
    1.4. Install the bushing until the tool bottoms on the case.
    1.5. Remove the J 45380 .

    Object Number: 765971  Size: SH
  3. Align the notch on the J 37668-A with the tab on the seal.
  4. Using the J 37668-A , install the seal with the tab at the top and the weep hole at the bottom.

  5. Object Number: 746665  Size: SH
  6. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  7. Inspect the transfer case fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
  8. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .