Rear Retainer/Bearing/Seal/Slinger/Boot

Inspect the retainer components. Replace the bearing if rough or noisy. Check the retainer for cracks or wear in the bearing bore. Clean the retainer sealing surfaces with a scraper and 3M™ all purpose cleaner. This will ensure proper adhesion of the sealer during reassembly.

Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Retainer Without Output Shaft Damper

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An output shaft slinger is used on some vehicles, while an output shaft damper is used on other vehicles. The output shaft slinger and seal should be replaced outright; do not reuse either part.

Replace any part if distorted, bent, or broken. Also replace the boot if cut or torn. Replace the boot band clamps, do not reuse them.