Differential Fluid Seals: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the front wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Remove both halfshafts. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .

NOTE: The differential seal is a two-piece constructed seal.

Fig 1: Removing Left Differential Seal

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Using the special tools, remove the left differential seal.
Using the special tools, remove the LH differential seal.
1. Rotate the Front Cover Seal Remover.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the front cover seal remover.
3. Remove the metal protector from the LH differential seal and remove the protector from the tool.
Fig 2: Removing Differential Seal
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Using the special tools, remove the rubber portion of the LH differential seal.
1. Install the special tool into the left differential seal and rotate the Front Cover Seal Remover.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the front cover seal remover.
3. Remove the rubber portion of the seal.
Fig 3: Removing Rubber Portion Of Seal
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Install the special tools into the RH differential seal.

Fig 4: Identifying Differential Seal Installation Special Tools
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Using the special tools, remove the RH differential seal metal protector.
1. Rotate the Front Cover Seal Remover.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the front cover seal remover.
3. Remove the metal protector of the seal.
Fig 5: Removing Differential Seal Metal Protector
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Using the special tools, remove the rubber portion of the seal.
1. Rotate the Front Cover Seal Remover.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the front cover seal remover.
3. Remove the rubber portion of the seal.
Fig 6: Removing Rubber Portion Of Seal
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