Output Shaft Seal: Installation

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Install the new collapsible spacer.

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Install the outer pinion bearing.

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Install the oil slinger.

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Using the 308-430, install the new output shaft seal.

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NOTE: Install the output pinion flange to engage the spline as previously marked. Install a new output pinion flange and deflector if the output shaft seal mating surface is damaged.

Install the output pinion flange.

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NOTE: Refer to the rotational torque previously recorded with the Nm (lb-in) torque wrench. Tighten the pinion nut in small increments until it is within 0.3 Nm (3 lb-in) of the reference measurement. If 0.3 Nm (3 lb-in) is exceeded, then the collapsible spacer will be damaged and a new collapsible spacer will be required.

Using the 205-126 T78P-4851-A to hold the output pinion flange, install and tighten the new pinion flange nut.

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Using the index mark, position the driveshaft and install the 4 driveshaft-to-Power Transfer Unit (PTU) output flange bolts.

Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

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Fill the PTU as necessary. Refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) DRAINING AND FILLING .