Front

REMOVE
1. Disconnect the front drive shaft from the flange and tie the shaft to one side.
2. Ensuring that the parkbrake is applied to hold the transmission, release the drive flange nut.
3. Remove the output shaft nut, steel washer, rubber seal and withdraw the flange.
4. Pry out the oil seal.

REFIT
1. Lubricate and carefully install the new seal using service tool 18G1422 until the spring side of the seal contracts the circlip.
2. Examine the flange for damage or wear, particularly the seal running surface. If the surface is corroded or a groove has been worn by the previous seal discard the flange.
3. Lubricate the seal running surface of the flange.
4. Fit the flange, if necessary fit a new rubber seal, steel washer and secure with a new nut, tighten to 146-179 Nm (108-132 ft lbs).
5. Refit the drive shaft and secure with new nuts tightened to 41-52 Nm (30-38 ft lbs).