Differential Drive Flange Shaft Seal (Left Or Right): Removal

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Remove drive flange from rear differential. See DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE FLANGE (LEFT OR RIGHT) . Remove shaft seal with Special Tools (005010) and (321060/331308). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing Shaft Seal

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