Removal Procedure

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Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Yoke Flange Nut Staking Areas

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IMPORTANT: In order to easily remove the nut, ensure the staked areas are completely bent out from the shaft.

Using a suitable punch, bend the stakes out on the yoke flange nut.

Fig 2: View Of J 8614-01 & Yoke Flange Nut

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Using the J 8614-01 to support the flange, loosen the yoke flange nut.

Fig 3: View Of Yoke Flange Components

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Remove the following:
- The yoke flange nut
- The O-ring seal
- The front output yoke flange
  Discard the nut and O-ring seal.

Fig 4: Inserting Screwdriver Between Front Output Shaft Seal Outer Lip & Transfer Case

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NOTE: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Notice .

Lightly tap a flat bladed screwdriver around the edge of the front output shaft seal.

Fig 5: Removing Outer Part Of Seal

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Pry the front output shaft seal from the transfer case.