Front Replacement

Remove

1. Remove chassis cross member.
2. Mark propeller shaft and transfer gearbox flanges to aid assembly.





3. Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller shaft flange. Tie shaft aside.





4. Use LRT-51-003 to restrain transfer box drive flange. Remove nut and discard. Collect washer.





5. Using LRT-99-500 if necessary, withdraw flange from transfer box. Collect sealing washer.





6. Lever seal from location in transfer box.

CAUTION: Ensure seal location does not become damaged.


Refit

7. Ensure mating faces are clean.
8. Lubricate seal lip with transmission fluid.





9. Fit seal using LRT-41-011.
10. Position flange. Fit sealing washer.
11. Use LRT-51-003 to restrain flange.
12. Secure flange with washer and new Nyloc nut. Tighten to 148 Nm (109 ft. lbs.)
13. Position propeller shaft to output flange. Align marks.
14. Secure propeller shaft with nuts and bolts. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
15. Fit chassis cross member.
16. Replenish transfer box oil.