Overdrive Output Seal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Raise and support vehicle, then on models equipped with convertible to, remove upper and lower underbody braces.

3. Remove exhaust system as an assembly as follows:

a. Disconnect AIR pipe from catalytic converter.

b. Disconnect AIR pipe clamps from exhaust pipe.

c. Disconnect oxygen sensor lead.

d. Remove muffler to support hanger attaching bolts.

e. Disconnect exhaust pipes from exhaust manifolds and remove exhaust system.

4. Support transmission, then remove bolts attaching support beam at the axle and transmission.

5. Mark relationship of propeller shaft to companion flange. Remove trunnion bean straps, then the rear universal joint. Tape bearings caps to trunnion to prevent bearing loss.

6. Slide slip yoke from transmission and remove propeller shaft.

7. Using a suitable tool remove seal from overdrive output shaft.

8. Coat new seal lip with Dexron II automatic transmission fluid.

9. Using tool No. J-21426 or equivalent, install new seal onto overdrive output shaft seat groove.

10. Reverse removal steps to complete installation procedure.