1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
3. Remove the rear axle torque arm. Refer to Torque Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
4. Remove the catalytic converter hanger. Refer to Converter Hanger Assembly Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
5. Remove the case extension bolts (1).
6. Remove the case extension (2).
7. Remove the case extension seal (3). Discard the seal (3).



8. Remove the case extension seal (1).



9. Remove the output shaft sleeve (1), if necessary.
10. Remove the output shaft seal (2), if necessary.

Tools Required

J 21426 Case Extension Oil Seal Installer

1. Install the output shaft sleeve seal (2), if necessary.
2. Install the output shaft (1) using J 21426 , if necessary.



3. Install a new case extension seal (1) using a soft face hammer and J 21426 .



4. Install a new case extension seal (3).
5. Install the case extension (2).
6. Install the case extension bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the case extension bolts (1) to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

7. Install the rear axle torque arm. Refer to Torque Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
8. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
9. Install the catalytic converter hanger. Refer to Converter Hanger Assembly Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
10. Lower the vehicle.