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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Rear) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (Front) in Driveline Axle.

  3. Object Number: 7766  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear extension oil seal.

Installation Procedure

Required Tools

J 21426 Rear Extension Seal Installer


    Object Number: 7774  Size: SH
  1. Install the new seal using J 21426 .
  2. Coat the outer edge of the seal case with the non-hardening sealer provided.
  3. Coat the seal lips with Transjel®.
  4. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Rear) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (Front) in Driveline Axle.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the transmission to the proper level with Dexron® III Transmission Fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check