Output Shaft Seal: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Install the new collapsible spacer.
2. Install the outer pinion bearing.
3. Install the oil slinger.
4. Using the 308-430, install the new output shaft seal.
5. NOTE: Install the output pinion flange to engage the spline as previously marked. Install a new output pinion flange and deflector if the output shaft seal mating surface is damaged.

   Install the output pinion flange.

6. NOTE: Refer to the rotational torque previously recorded with the Nm (lb-in) torque wrench. Tighten the pinion nut in small increments until it is within 0.3 Nm (3 lb-in) of the reference measurement. If 0.3 Nm (3 lb-in) is exceeded, then the collapsible spacer will be damaged and a new collapsible spacer will be required.

   Using the 205-126 T78P-4851-A to hold the output pinion flange, install and tighten the new pinion flange nut.

7. NOTE: Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU  flange made during removal.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

   GTDI vehicles 

8. Install the new LH and RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-underbody catalytic converter gaskets and nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

   All vehicles except GTDI 

9. Install the new exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe flange gasket and nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

   All vehicles 

10. Fill the PTU  as necessary. Refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) DRAINING AND FILLING .