Removal Procedure

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece or Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
If required, remove the following:
1. The main shaft nut
2. The prop shaft yoke washer
3. The main shaft washer
4. The yoke
Fig 1: Removing Propeller Shaft Yoke (2WD)
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Remove the rear seal using J 6125-B (1) and J 23129 (2).

Fig 2: Removing The Rear Seal (2WD)
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