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Drive Pinion Seal

Drive Pinion Seal

Service Repair No - 51.20.02















Removal

1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the active on-demand coupling.

3. CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the edges of the component.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.

Using the special tool, punch a hole in the oil seals outer edge.
Special Service Tools: Remover/Installer, Crankshaft Oil Seal





4. CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping oil.

Using the special tools and a self tapping screw, remove the oil seal.
Special Service Tools: Remover, Seals
Special Service Tools: Slide Hammer





Installation

1. CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the seal.

CAUTION: Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.

Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
Special Service Tools: Installer, Differential Pinion Seal





2. Install the active on-demand coupling.
3. Check and top-up the differential case.