Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the seal mounting surface.
Using the special tool, install the new oil seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool For Installing Seal
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CAUTION: Align the index marks.

Fig 2: Identifying Index Marks

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NOTE: Be sure the oil seal is not on the shaft before installing the flange.

Position the flange on the rear output shaft. If necessary, reseat the oil seal in the flange.
Install a new oil seal in the flange.
Using the special tool, install the flange. Tighten the nut on the special tool to 54 N.m (40 lb-ft) to seat the flange on the shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool For Holding And Tightening Flange
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Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning. Install a new washer and a new nut.

Fig 4: View Of Washer, Nut And Alignment Marks
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- Tighten to 210 Nm (155 lb-ft).

CAUTION: Align the index marks.

NOTE: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with threadlock.

Fig 5: Locating Flange Bolts

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Connect the driveshaft to the transfer case and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 111 Nm (82 lb-ft).
Check the transfer case fluid level. If necessary, fill the transfer case to the correct level with the specified fluid. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case Draining and Filling in this section.
Lower the vehicle.