Installation Procedure

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Install NEW front differential carrier flange seal (2) to front differential carrier flange (1).

Fig 1: Front Differential Carrier Flange And Seal
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NOTE: Coat front differential carrier flange seal with NEW transmission fluid.
Install NEW front wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) to front differential carrier flange (2).

Fig 2: Front Differential Carrier Flange, Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal And Installer Drift
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NOTE:
Coat front wheel drive shaft oil seal with NEW transmission fluid.

Press front wheel drive shaft oil seal into front differential carrier flange using DT-519 installer drift (3).
Install front differential carrier flange (1) to transmission.

Fig 3: Front Differential Carrier Flange, Bolts And Washers
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Install 4 washers (2) and 4 NEW front differential carrier flange bolts (3) and tighten to 20 N.m +45° (15 lb ft +45°).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
Install left front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .