Output Shaft Seal: Installation

RWD vehicles 

1. Install the slip plane washer.
   Fig 1: Locating Slip Plane Washer

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2. Position a new output shaft seal.
   Fig 2: Locating Output Shaft Seal

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3. Using the Rear Seal 4X2 Installer, install the output shaft seal.
   Fig 3: Installing Output Shaft Seal

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4. Install the output shaft flange.
   Fig 4: Identifying Output Shaft Flange

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5. Install the extension housing flange seal and a new output shaft flange nut.
   • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
   • After installing the new output shaft flange nut, it must be staked at the slots to prevent it from coming loose.
     Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing Flange Seal And Output Shaft Flange Nut

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6. Install the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

   4WD vehicles 

7. Position the output shaft seal.
   Fig 6: Positioning Output Shaft Seal

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8. Using the Rear Seal 4X4 Installer, install a new output shaft seal.
   Fig 7: Installing Output Shaft Seal

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9. Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .

   All vehicles 

10. Fill and check the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .