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Axle Shaft Seals: Installation

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  1. Wipe the axle tube bore clean. Remove any old sealer or burrs from the tube.
  2. Install a new  axle seal with Installer C-4076-B and Handle C-4735-1. When the tool contacts the axle tube, the seal is installed to the correct depth.
  3. Coat the lip of the seal with axle lubricant for protection prior to installing the axle shaft.
  4. Install the axle shaft.
  5. Apply a bead of red Mopar Silicone Rubber Sealant or equivalent to the housing cover.
    CAUTION: If cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the cover must be cleaned and new RTV applied or adhesion quality will be compromised.
  6. Install cover and tighten bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.).
  7. Fill differential with gear lubricant to bottom of the fill plug hole and install fill plug.
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