Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Chrysler Voyager and 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the rear halfshaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Remove the circlip (2) from the output shaft (1).

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Using special tool (#8420B, Remover, Shaft) (2) and special tool (#C-637, Slide Hammer, Universal) (3) remove the output shaft (1).

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Remove the output shaft seal (1) using special tool (#7794-A, Remover, Seal) (2) and special tool (#C-637, Slide Hammer, Universal) (3).
Clean and inspect the sealing surface on the output shaft:
- if the seal surface is damaged, install a NEW output shaft.
- if the seal bore is damaged it will be necessary to replace the RDU.