Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
1	Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Procedure Remove the seal using a flat-bladed tool. Install the seal with the notch at the top and the weep hole at the bottom. TIP: Use the appropriate seal installer depending on application. Special Tools DT-48021 Seal Installer (Heavy Duty) DT-48210 Seal Installer (Light Duty) GE-8092 Driver Handle

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .

Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal

Procedure

Remove the seal using a flat-bladed tool.
Install the seal with the notch at the top and the weep hole at the bottom.

TIP: Use the appropriate seal installer depending on application.

Special Tools

DT-48021 Seal Installer (Heavy Duty)
DT-48210 Seal Installer (Light Duty)
GE-8092 Driver Handle