Side Cover Axle Seal Installation

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Tools Required

J 8092 Driver Handle
J 41102-1A Axle Seal Installer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing Seal

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IMPORTANT: You must use the J 41102-1A in order to install the seal correctly. See Special Tools . The J 41102-1A installs the axle seal to a given depth. See Special Tools .

Install a new side cover axle seal (2) into the side cover. Use the J 41102-1A with the J 8092 . See Special Tools .
In order to prevent damage to the shaft splines during vehicle operation, add Polyurea grease (part number 7843867) to the splines on the output shaft.