Removal Procedure

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE or PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE .

Fig 1: Removing Yoke Nut
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Using the J 8614-01 to hold the transmission yoke, remove and discard the yoke nut.
Remove the yoke.

Fig 2: Removing Yoke
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Using J 6125-1B (1) and J 23129 (2), remove the rear oil seal.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Oil Seal
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