AX4S

Differential Fluid Seals








Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove both halfshafts.





4. NOTE: The differential seal is a two-piece construction.

Using the special tool remove left differential seal.
^ Install the special tool into the LH differential seal.





5. Using the special tool remove the left differential seal.
1. Rotate the special tool.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the front cover seal remover.
3. Remove the metal protector from the LH differential seal and remove protector from tool.





6. Using the special tool remove the rubber portion of the LH differential seal.
1. Install special tool into left differential seal and rotate it.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the special tool.
3. Remove the rubber portion of the seal.





7. Using the special tools remove the right differential seal.





8. Using the special tool remove the right differential seal metal protector.
1. Rotate the special tool.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the special tool.
3. Remove the metal protector of the seal.





9. Using the special tool, remove the rubber portion of the seal.
1. Rotate the special tool.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the special tool.
3. Remove the rubber portion of the seal.

Installation





1. Using the special tool, install the LH differential seal.





2. Using the special tools, install the RH seal.
3. Install the halfshafts.
4. Install the front wheels
5. Lower the vehicle.