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For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Action

Faulty or missing seal at output flange/yoke

Install a new seal assembly in the transmission rear cover. Refer to Rear Propshaft Shaft Seal Replacement .

Machine lead on output flange/yoke seal surface

Replace the flange/yoke. Refer to Output Flange/Yoke Replacement .

Rear cover porosity

Repair or replace the cover.

Flange/yoke worn at seal surface

Replace the flange/yoke. Refer to Output Flange/Yoke Replacement .

Insufficient sealant around seal OD

Install a new seal assembly in the transmission rear cover. Refer to Rear Propshaft Shaft Seal Replacement .

Damaged or missing output bolt washer seal

Replace the output bolt sealing washer. Refer to Output Flange/Yoke Replacement .

Damaged, missing, or loose output flange bolt

Replace and/or torque the output flange bolt. Refer to Output Flange/Yoke Replacement .