Extension Housing Seal: Installation

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Vehicles without a fixed flange

Using the Output Shaft Seal Installer, install the extension housing seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Extension Housing Seal

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Vehicles with a fixed flange

Using the Transmission Extension Housing Seal Installer, install the output shaft seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft Seal

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Using the Output Shaft Lock nut Socket, install a new output shaft retaining nut.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Output Shaft With Special Tool

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Install the output shaft flange and a new bolt.
- Tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Output Shaft Flange Bolt

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All vehicles

Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.