Seal Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal

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Seal Removal

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NOTE: Do not remove the transfer drive gear bearing retaining nut. The drive gear and bearing are not serviceable. Removing the retaining nut will damage the support. Preliminary Procedure Inspect the support assembly for damage or wear to the splines, bushings, machined surfaces and threaded holes. Inspect the transfer drive gear for damage or wear. Inspect the transfer drive gear bearing assembly for proper operation. The bearing should roll smoothly and quietly.
1	Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal Special Tools J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter or equivalent J 23129 Universal Seal Remover. See Special Tools .
2	Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly

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Component Name

NOTE: Do not remove the transfer drive gear bearing retaining nut. The drive gear and bearing are not serviceable. Removing the retaining nut will damage the support.

Preliminary Procedure

Inspect the support assembly for damage or wear to the splines, bushings, machined surfaces and threaded holes.
Inspect the transfer drive gear for damage or wear.
Inspect the transfer drive gear bearing assembly for proper operation.
The bearing should roll smoothly and quietly.

Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal

Special Tools

J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter or equivalent
J 23129 Universal Seal Remover. See Special Tools .

Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly