Rear Output Shaft Seal and Bushing Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Rear Output Shaft Bushing, Seals & Special Tools

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Install the bushing on the finger section of the J 45380 . Install the finger section to the main body of the J 45380 . Position the bushing and tool to the rear case half. Press the bushing until the tool bottoms on the rear case half.
1	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Bushing (Light Duty) Tip: If the bushing was removed, a new bushing must be installed. Ensure the bushing is installed squarely into the bushing bore. Follow the steps above in the Preliminary Procedures for use of the J 45380 . Special Tools: J 45380 Transfer Case Rear Bushing Remover and Installer
2	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal (Light Duty) Tip: Align the notch on the seal between the rear output bearing retaining ring access holes. This will position the weep hole down. Special Tools DT-48210 Seal Installer. See Special Tools . J 8092 Driver Handle
3	Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal (Heavy Duty and Super Heavy Duty) Tip: Align the notch on the seal between the rear output bearing retaining ring access holes. This will position the weep hole down. Special Tools DT-48021 Seal Installer J 8092 Driver Handle