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Halfshaft Seal LH





Halfshaft Seal LH

Special Service Tools






Ball joint separator (LRT-54-027)

205-754





Halfshaft remover/replacer (LRT-60-030/1)

204-506/1





Halfshaft remover/replacer (LRT-60-030/3)

204-506/3





Halfshaft installer adapter

204-506-01





Retainers - halfshaft remover/replacer (LRT-60-030/5)

204-506/5





Axle oil seal remover (LRT-37-004/2)

308-005





Impulse extractor (LRT-99-004)

100-012





Installer/Guide halfshaft oil seal

308-626/2





Installer halfshaft oil seal

308-626/1

Removal

CAUTION: Do not store or install halfshafts with joints at maximum articulation or damage may occur to the joint

CAUTION: Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint damage will occur.

CAUTION: Angularly Adjusted Roller (AAR) joints, used at the inboard end of some halfshafts have no internal retaining mechanism and can separate.
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft LH Front Halfshaft LH




3 Using the special tools, remove and discard the halfshaft oil seal.

Installation





1 Using the special tools, install a new halfshaft oil seal.
- The halfshaft oil seal protector must be left in place, until the halfshaft is fully installed.
2 Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Halfshaft LH Front Halfshaft LH