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Axle Shaft Oil Seal Replacement Transmission Housing Side

Tools Required

    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle
    • J 44385 Differential Bearing Race and Seal Installer
    • SA9133T Axle Seal Puller

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1159282  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  4. Using the SA9133T , remove the axle seal by threading the SA9133T through the steel seal body as close to the outside diameter as possible.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the seal bore in the housing.
  2. Apply a light bead of Permatex 51531® P/N 21005993 or equivalent on the diameter of the seal that presses into the case bore.

  3. Object Number: 1874290  Size: SH

    Important: Prior to installing the seal, inspect the J 44385 for nicks or burrs that may damage the seal lip.

  4. Using the J 44385 and the J 8092 , install the axle seal. Ensure the seal is lined up with the bore during installation.
  5. Install the wheel driveshaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  6. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
  7. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.

Axle Shaft Oil Seal Replacement Clutch Housing Side

Tools Required

    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle
    • J 44385 Differential Bearing Race and Seal Installer
    • SA9133T Axle Seal Puller

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1159282  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the right tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
  4. Using the SA9133T , remove the axle seal by threading the SA9133T through the steel seal body as close to the outside diameter as possible.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the seal bore in the housing.
  2. Apply a light bead of Permatex 51531® P/N 21005993 or equivalent on the diameter of the seal that presses into the case bore.

  3. Object Number: 1874288  Size: SH

    Important: Prior to installing the seal, inspect the SA9113T for nicks or burrs that may damage the seal lip.

  4. Using the J 44385 and the J 8092 , install the axle seal. Ensure the seal is lined up with the bore during installation.
  5. Install the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
  6. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
  7. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.