Removal Procedure

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Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT in Propeller Shaft.
Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into the inner race.
Pry the inner race back.

Fig 1: Removing Front Propeller Shaft
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Insert a small pry bar into the inner race.

Fig 2: Inserting Small Pry Bar Into Inner Race
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Remove the inner race from the seal.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Race From Seal
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Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or a small pry bar in the space between the outer race of the seal and transfer case.

Fig 4: Inserting Flat-Tipped Screwdriver In Space Between Outer Race Of Seal & Transfer Case
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Remove the outer part of the seal.

Fig 5: Removing Outer Part Of Seal
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