Rear Extension, Retainer, And Rear Case

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1 - TRANSFER CASE

2 - HOLDER 6719

3 - COMPANION FLANGE

4 - BOLTS

Install bolts (4) into two threaded holes in the rear propeller shaft companion flange 180° apart.
Place the Holder (special tool #6719A, Holder, Yoke) (2) over the two bolts and use the Holder to remove the rear companion flange nut.
Remove the rear companion flange (3) from the output shaft.
NOTE:
The companion flange is a taper fit onto the output shaft. It may be necessary to use Puller (special tool #8992, Remover, Pinion Flange) to remove the companion flange.
There is a seal slinger located on the rear of the companion flange that can be replaced if necessary. Use a suitable cold chisel to strike the slinger hub parallel to the centerline in several spots to expand the slinger hub. A new slinger can be driven onto the flange hub using a suitable pipe tool.
Remove rear extension bolts.
Remove rear extension housing. Tap extension once or twice with a plastic mallet to break sealer bead and loosen it.