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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 46405 Output Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 71508  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the appropriate rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the appropriate drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  4. Important: Take care not to damage any sealing surfaces when removing the differential output shaft seal.

  5. Remove the differential output shaft seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 180886  Size: SH
  1. Using the J 46405 , install the differential output shaft seal.
  2. Install the drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  3. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Lower the vehicle.