Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Vehicles equipped with a flange
Index-mark the rear driveshaft and the transfer case rear flange. Remove and discard the 4 rear driveshaft flange bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Driveshaft Flange Bolts
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Disconnect the rear driveshaft from the transfer case and position it aside.
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning, remove and discard the rear output flange nut.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Output Flange Nut Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture
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Using the Flange Remover, remove the flange.

Fig 3: Removing Flange Using Flange Remover
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Using the Slide Hammer with the Torque Converter Oil Seal Remover, remove the rear output seal.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Output Seal Using Tools
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Inspect the flange seal surface for wear or damage. Install a new flange, if necessary.
Vehicles equipped with a slip yoke
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Using a suitable tool, remove the rear output seal.
Inspect the slip yoke seal surface for wear or damage. Install a new yoke, if necessary.