Right Seal, Replacing: Removing

• Transmission is installed.

-- Follow the general repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove right front wheel.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation by loosening the fasteners -2- and -3-

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Components

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-- If equipped, remove the noise insulation -1- in the right wheel housing.

Fig 2: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield from the right drive axle.

Fig 3: Drive Axle Heat Shield & Bolts

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-- Remove the right drive axle on the transmission and lay it aside. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the transmission.

-- Remove the right flange shaft by attaching the Puller - Flanged Shaft T10037 to the final drive cover -arrow-.

Fig 4: Removing Right Flange Shaft

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-- Pry out the flange shaft seal.

Fig 5: Prying Out Flange Shaft Sealing Ring

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