Flange/Driveshaft Seal On Rear Final Drive, Replacing: Installing

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-- Before installing, lightly coat the new seal on the outer diameter and between the sealing lips with All Wheel Drive Clutch Oil.

-- Drive in the new seal all the way using the :T10019 . Do not tilt the seal while doing so.

Fig 1: Driving In New Seal To Stop Using Thrust Piece T10019

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-- Install the flange/driveshaft using the :30-20 .

-- Install and tighten the new hex nuts using Locking Compound:D 000 600 .

Fig 2: Identifying New Hex Nut

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A - M10 x 20 Hex Bolts

B - M8 x 15 Bolt (installed in the :3415 from the rear)

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Install all parts marked to each other in their original positions.

Install the Intermediate Bearing without Tension.

-- Align the intermediate bearing in its oblong holes so the driveshaft or bearing is not under stress.

-- Tighten the intermediate bearing only after the driveshaft has been attached.

-- Tighten the driveshaft and intermediate bearing. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT .

-- Install the pendulum support with new bolts -1- on the transmission. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

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-- Install the center tunnel heat shield under the intermediate bearing. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - HEAT SHIELD .

-- Install the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER - 2.0L , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER - 3.6L .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Check the oil level in the all wheel drive clutch. Refer to ALL WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .