Installation Procedure
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Install a NEW inner orange sealing ring (1) to the rear notch in the front wheel drive intermediate shaft.
- Install a NEW outer black sealing ring (2) to the front notch in the front wheel drive intermediate shaft.
- CAUTION:
DT-6332/ DT-51504 or equivalent must be installed into the front wheel drive shaft oil seal prior to removing and installing the front wheel drive shaft. Failure to use the DT-6332/ DT-51504 may cause the spline of the front wheel drive shaft to cut the front wheel drive shaft oil seal. Damage to the front wheel drive shaft oil seal will result in lubricant leaks.
Install the DT-6332 seal protector (1) into the differential output shaft seal.
Intermediate Shaft(1) - Install
DT-6332 Seal Protector (1) - Remove
- Install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.
- Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated by grasping the inner housing and pulling the inner housing outward.
Bolt(2)@Intermediate Shaft Bearing Flange(1) - Install and tighten[3x] 22 N.m 16 (lb ft)
- Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the intermediate shaft. Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side