Front Output Shaft Seal Replacement

Front Output Shaft Seal Replacement

Special Tools

J 45236 Output Shaft Seal Installer - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement (Front Propeller Shaft Replacement).




3. Remove the dust shield from the front output shaft.




4. Lightly tap the screw driver around the edge of the front output shaft seal.




5. Pry the front out shaft seal from the transfer case.




6. Remove the front output shaft seal from the transfer case.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the J 45236.




2. Align the front output shaft seal on the J 45236-2 (1).
3. Using the J 45236-1 (2), install the front output shaft seal.
4. Remove the J 45236-1 and the J 45236-2.




5. Install the dust shield on the front output shaft.




6. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement (Front Propeller Shaft Replacement).
7. Inspect the transfer case fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement (Transfer Case Fluid Replacement).
8. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).