Special Tools

1. Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.




Note: In order to easily remove the nut, ensure the staked areas are completely bent out from the shaft.

3. Using a suitable punch, bend the stakes out on the yoke flange nut.



4. Using the J 8614-01 to support the flange, loosen the yoke flange nut.



5. Remove the following:

•	The yoke flange nut

•	The O-ring seal

•	The front output yoke flange

•	Discard the nut and O-ring seal.

Caution: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Caution in the Preface section.




6. Lightly tap a flat bladed screwdriver around the edge of the front output shaft seal.



7. Pry the front output shaft seal from the transfer case.

1. Using the J 37212 and a hammer, install the NEW front output shaft seal into the transfer case.



2. Install the yoke flange to the front output shaft.
3. Lightly lubricate the NEW yoke flange O-ring seal with transfer case fluid.
4. Install the yoke flange O-ring seal.
5. Install a NEW yoke flange nut.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




6. Attach the J 8614-01 to the yoke flange. Tighten the yoke flange nut to 137 N·m (101 lb ft).



7. Using a suitable punch, stake the yoke flange nut in 2 places.
8. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
9. Fill the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement.