Output Shaft Seal: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

   All vehicles except GTDI 

2. Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe flange nuts.
   • Discard the nuts and gasket.
3. NOTE: The resonator must be supported to prevent damage to the flexible pipe.

   Using a length of mechanic's wire, support the resonator.

   GTDI vehicles 

4. Remove the 4 LH and RH exhaust flexible pipes-to-underbody catalytic converter nuts.
   • Discard the nuts and gasket.

   All vehicles 

5. Index-mark the driveshaft.

   Marker. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

6. NOTE: Rotational torque of the PTU rear output shaft flange must be measured and recorded using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled. This will be the torque-to-turn measurement.

   General equipment: Torque wrench.

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

   Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

8. NOTE: Index-mark the output pinion flange to the pinion shaft.

   Marker.

   Special Tool(s): Remover, Output Flange 307-523.

9. Remove and discard the output shaft seal.
10. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer.