Special tool
100-012 Slide Hammer | 205-865 Installer, Differential Pinion Seal |
303-538 Remover/Installer, Crankshaft Oil Seal | 308-615 Remover, Seals |
Removing
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: Place secure stands under the vehicle.
2. Remove the active coupling. Refer to Procedure: Automatic Clutch (205-02 Rear drive axle / differential, Removal and installation).
3. Using the special tool, punch a hole along the outer edge of the seal. Special tool: 303-538
Be extremely careful not to damage the edges of the element. Be very careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
4. Using special tools and a self-tapping screw, remove the oil seal. Special tool: 308-615, 100-012
Be very careful not to damage the mating surfaces. Prepare to collect leaking oil.
Installation
1. Using the special tool, install a new drive gear seal. Special tool: 205-865
Be very careful not to damage the seal. Clean the area around the element and remove foreign material from it.
2. Install the active coupling. Refer to Procedure: Automatic Clutch (205-02 Rear drive axle / differential, Removal and installation).
3. Check the fluid level in the differential box, top up if necessary. Refer to the procedure: Draining the gear oil from the differential and filling the differential with gear oil (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
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