Special Tools Required

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Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 65 mm 07JAD-SH3010A
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000

Remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).
Remove the transfer cover (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the O-ring (C) from the transfer cover.

Fig 1: Locating Transfer Cover, Transfer Housing And O-Ring
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Remove the oil seal (A) from the transfer cover.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal From Transfer Cover
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Drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil) from the transfer housing.
Install a new oil seal (A) in the transfer cover (B) to a height (C) of 0-1 mm (0-0.04 in) above the transfer cover surface using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 65 mm oil seal driver attachment.

Fig 3: Installing Oil Seal In Transfer Cover
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Install a new O-ring (A) on the transfer cover (B), then install the transfer cover on the transfer housing (C).

Fig 4: Locating O-Ring, Transfer Cover And Transfer Housing With Torque Specifications
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Remove the filler plug (A), then refill the transfer assembly with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil). Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Viscosity:

SAE 90: Above 0°F (-18°C)

Hypoid Gear Oil Capacity: 0.45 L (0.48 US qt)

Fig 5: Locating Filler Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Install the filler plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Install the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).