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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
    • J 37668-A Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to:
  2. •  One-Piece Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Two-Piece Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Three-Piece Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Four-Piece Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Tandem Axle Propeller Shaft Replacement

    Object Number: 1403911  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear output flange nut.

  4. Object Number: 1403917  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 8614-01 , remove the rear output flange.
  6. Caution: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1403920  Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear output seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1456817  Size: SH
  1. Using the J 37668-A , install the rear output seal to the transfer case.

  2. Object Number: 1456819  Size: SH
  3. Install the rear output flange.
  4. Install the J 8614-01 to the rear output flange for support.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the rear output flange nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear output flange nut to 224 N·m (165 lb ft).

  8. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to:
  9. •  One-Piece Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Two-Piece Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Three-Piece Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Four-Piece Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement
    •  Tandem Axle Propeller Shaft Replacement