Rear Output Flange/Driveshaft Seal, Replacing (Transfer Case Installed): Removing

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-- Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to REAR DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the dust cap -A- with a pry lever -B-.

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Always replace the dust cap.

-- Make a hole in the center of the shaft seal with a Drift.

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-- Install the 4 mm diameter -arrow- screws.

NOTE:

Do not damage sealing surface on the input shaft when doing so.

Be careful not to install the screw too deep otherwise the bearing underneath will get damaged.

-- Remove the shaft seal using the Puller - Unit Injector :T10055 .

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