Output Shaft Seal
Output Shaft SealSpecial Tools (part 1):
Special Tools (part 2):
Special Tool(s)
Material:
Material
NOTE: 4x2 shown, 4x4 similar.
Removal
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
4x2 vehicles
2. Remove the rear driveshaft.
3. NOTE: The output shaft flange nut has been staked to prevent it from falling off. Prior to removing the nut, remove the stake to prevent damage to the output shaft.
Remove and discard the output shaft flange nut.
4. Remove the output shaft flange.
5. Using the special tools, remove the output shaft seal.
4x4 vehicles
6. Remove the transfer case.
7. Using the special tools, remove the output shaft seal.
Installation
4x2 vehicles
1. Position a new output shaft seal.
2. Using the special tool, install the output shaft seal.
3. Install the output shaft flange.
4. Install a new output shaft flange nut.
^ Tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
^ After installing the new nut, it must be staked at the slots to prevent it from coming loose.
5. Install the rear driveshaft.
4x4 vehicles
6. Position the output shaft seal.
7. Using the special tool, install a new output shaft seal.
8. Install the transfer case.
All vehicles
9. Using the refill procedure, fill and check the transmission fluid.