Preliminary ProceduresRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the differential clutch drum assembly. Refer toRear Wheel Drive Module Clutch Housing Replacement. | |
1 | Differential Pinion Seal ProcedureInstall a sheet metal screw into the seal.Attach a pair of pliers or a slider hammer to the screw and remove the seal.Using the slide hammer or pliers, remove the seal.Using theJ 44636-1installer, install the pinion seal.Inspect the fluid level. Refer toRear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection.Tip:The pinion flange, the nut and the dust cover are NOT SERVICED separately. These itemsare serviced with the differential clutch drum assembly. Special Tools J 44636-1Front Output Shaft Seal Installer |
Dolly Towing
(Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
To tow the vehicle from the front
with the rear wheels on the ground:
Put the front wheels on a dolly.
Move the shift lever to
P (Park).
Set the parking brake.
Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
Follow the dolly manufacturer's
instructions for pre ...