Output Shaft Seal: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Install the new collapsible spacer.
2. Special Tool(s): Installer, PTO Drive Gear Outer Oil Seal 308-430.
3. Visual check.

   Align the index-mark made during removal.

4. 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.

   New nut.

   Special Tool(s): Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A).

5. NOTE: Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal.
   • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

   GTDI vehicles 

6. Install the new LH and RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-underbody catalytic converter gaskets and nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

   All vehicles except GTDI 

7. Install the new exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe flange gasket and nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

   All vehicles 

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