Front Output Shaft Seal Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal

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NOTE: Do not damage the sealing surfaces of the transfer cases or the shafts when prying the seals for removal. Damaging the sealing surface may cause leakage or require replacement of the damaged component. Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement . Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
1	Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Procedure Remove the seal using an appropriate tool. Install the seal using J 8092 and J 43484 . Special Tools J 8092 Drive Handle J 43484 Front Output Shaft Seal Installer

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NOTE: Do not damage the sealing surfaces of the transfer cases or the shafts when prying the seals for removal. Damaging the sealing surface may cause leakage or require replacement of the damaged component.

Preliminary Procedures

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the transfer case shield, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shield Replacement .
Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .

Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal

Procedure

Remove the seal using an appropriate tool.
Install the seal using J 8092 and J 43484 .

Special Tools

J 8092 Drive Handle
J 43484 Front Output Shaft Seal Installer