Tools Required

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. 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.



5. Inspect the rear output shaft bushing for scoring or wear.
6. Remove the rear output shaft bushing if required, using the J 45380 .

•	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.

1. Using the J 45380 , install a NEW rear output shaft bushing.

•	Install the bushing or the finger section of the J 45380 .

•	Install the finger section of the J 45380 .

•	Position the bushing and tool to the case.

•	Using a hammer and J 45380 , instal the bushing.





Important: Ensure the drain hole on the boot of the rear output shaft seal is facing down toward the ground.

2. Using the J 37668-A , install the front output shaft in the transfer case.
3. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
4. Check the fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
5. Install the transfer case shield. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
6. Lower the vehicle.