Differential Seals - RH: Removal

All Vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
3. Remove the retainers and remove the LH splash shield.
   Fig 1: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield

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4. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
   Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug

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   Front Wheel Drive (FWD) 

5. Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.

   All-Wheel Drive (AWD) 

6. Remove the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) article.

   All Vehicles 

7. Using the Slide Hammer and RH Halfshaft Fluid Seal Remover, remove and discard the RH differential seal.
   Fig 3: Removing RH Differential Seal Using The Slide Hammer And RH Halfshaft Fluid Seal Remover

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