Output Shaft Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
All vehicles
- Install the new collapsible spacer.
- Install the outer pinion bearing.
- Install the oil slinger.
- 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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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
- 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
- Install the new exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe flange gasket and nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
- Install the front subframe. Refer to Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System .
- Fill the PTU as necessary. Refer to Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Draining and Filling .