Rear Output Shaft Seal and Bushing Installation

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Fig 1: Rear Output Shaft Seal And Bushing

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Preliminary Procedures The following procedure is for the light duty application, for the heavy duty and super heavy duty applications. Refer to Rear Output Shaft Bushing Replacement .
1	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Bushing (Light Duty) Follow the steps below for use of the J 45380 remover/installer. Procedure Install the bushing on the finger section of the J 45380 remover/installer. Install the finger section to the main body of the J 45380 remover/installer. Position the bushing and tool to the rear case half. Press the bushing until the tool bottoms on the rear case half. If the bushing was removed, a new bushing must be installed. Ensure the bushing is installed squarely into the bushing bore. Follow the steps for use of the J 45380 remover/installer. Special Tools J 45380 Transfer Case Rear Bushing Remover and Installer
2	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal (Light Duty) TIP: Align the notch on the seal between the rear output bearing retaining ring access holes, this will position the weep hole down. Special Tools DT-48210 Seal Installer J 8092 Driver Handle
3	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal (Heavy Duty) TIP: Align the notch on the seal between the rear output bearing retaining ring access holes, this will position the weep hole down. Special Tools DT-48021 Seal Installer J 8092 Driver Handle