Tools Required

J 42738 Seal Installer

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .

Notice: Do not damage the sealing surfaces of the transfer cases or the shafts when prying the seals for removal. Damaging the sealing surface may cause leakage or require replacement of the damaged component.

3. Remove the transfer case input shaft seal.

Important: When installing the input shaft seal, make sure that the part numbers on the seal are facing outward (toward the technician). The input shaft seal should be even with the surface of the transfer case after installation.

1. Position the seal on the input shaft.
2. Using the J 42738 , install the input shaft seal in the transfer case.
3. Install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
4. Check the level of the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.