Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation
1) Lift up vehicle horizontally.





2) Give match marks (1) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown in figure.
3) Remove 4 bolts from rear propeller shaft flange and remove propeller shaft.
4) Using flat end rod or the like, remove oil seal.





5) Using special tool (A) and plastic hammer, press fit new oil (2) seal up to transfer rear case (1) surface. Be sure to apply grease to oil seal lip.





6) Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft front end (where oil seal contacts) before installation and if even small dent or scratch exists, correct and clean it again. Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.





7) Install propeller shaft and torque universal joint flange bolts to specification.

)8 Check transfer case fluid level

CAUTION: Be sure to use only specified bolts, nuts and lock washers for universal joint flange.