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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 36825 Output Shaft Oil Seal Remover J 23907 Slide Hammer

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.

  3. Object Number: 4781  Size: SH
  4. UsingJ 36825 andJ 23907 , pry the seal out of the extension housing.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

J 36502-2A Output Shaft Seal Protector/InstallerJ 36502 Extension Housing Seal Installer


    Object Number: 4757  Size: SH
  1. PositionJ 36502-2A over the output shaft.

  2. Object Number: 4758  Size: SH
  3. UsingJ 36502 install the rear output shaft seal.

  4. Object Number: 4757  Size: SH
  5. RemoveJ 36502-2A from the output shaft.

  6. Object Number: 7909  Size: SH
  7. Fill the space between the seal lips with grease.
  8. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  9. Check the transmission oil level. Refer to Fluid Replacement .
  10. Lower the vehicle.