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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

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

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 715670  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  4. Remove the rear output shaft seal from the transfer case.

  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. • Install the finger section of the J 45380 in front of the bushing.
    • Install the tube and forcing screw to the finger section. Ensure the forcing screw is backed out.
    • Using a wrench on the forcing screw, remove the rear output shaft bushing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 801307  Size: SH
  1. Using the J 37668-A , install a NEW rear output shaft bushing.
  2. • Install the bushing or the finger section of the J 37668-A .
    • Install the finger section to the main body of the J 37668-A .
    • Position the bushing and tool to the case.
    • Using a hammer and J 37668-A , install the bushing.

    Object Number: 687288  Size: SH

    Important: When installing the rear output shaft seal to the transfer case, ensure that the locator tab is facing up.

  3. Position the rear output shaft seal in the transfer case.
  4. Using the J 37668-A , install the rear output shaft to the transfer case.
  5. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  6. Inspect the transfer case fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
  7. Install the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
  8. Lower the vehicle.