One Speed - Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
If replacing BOTH axle seals for RDU removal, then follow steps 6-9 below for the output seal removal. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the rear knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, REMOVAL .

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Remove the halfshaft (1) from the Rear Drive Unit (RDU).
NOTE:
The output shaft may need to be held in place when removing the halfshaft.

NOTE:
Tag the halfshaft shim for location.

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Remove the circlip (2) from the output shaft (1).

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Using (special tool #8420B, Remover, Shaft) (2) and (special tool #C-637, Slide Hammer, Universal) (3) remove the output shaft (1).

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Remove the output shaft seal (1) using (special tool #7794-A, Remover, Seal) (2) and (special tool #C-637, Slide Hammer, Universal) (3).
Clean and inspect the sealing surface on the output shaft:
- If the seal surface is damaged, install a NEW output shaft.
- If the seal bore is damaged it will be necessary to replace the RDU.