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Oil Seal (Rear) Replacement

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  1. Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the oil seal from the extension housing.
  4. Apply the specified oil to a new oil seal.
  5. Install the new oil seal using the SST. 
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal Using SST
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  6. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Inspect the oil level. (See TRANSMISSION OIL INSPECTION .)