Seal-Rear Output Shaft: Installation

Fig 1: Rear Output Shaft Flange Removal/Installation

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1 - REAR COMPANION FLANGE

2 - OUTPUT SHAFT

1. Install a new rear output shaft seal into the rear cover with Installer C-3972A.
2. Install the rear output shaft flange (1) onto the output shaft (2). See Fig 1.
   Fig 2: Rear Output Shaft Nut Removal/Installation

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   1 - HOLDER C-3281

   2 - REAR COMPANION FLANGE

3. Using Holder C-3281 (1), install the rear companion flange (2) nut. Tighten the bolts to 122-176 N.m (90-130 ft.lbs.). See Fig 2.
4. Install the rear propeller shaft. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION) .
5. Check the transfer case fluid level. (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)  Correct as necessary.