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Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit

Axle Shaft Seal, RH - Removal and Installation

In this manual: Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
16steps
~101min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405054N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

308-880
Installer, Output Shaft Seal

Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  2. Remove the bolt and position the RH brake hose aside.

  3. NOTICE: Do not use a pry bar or separator fork between the ball joint and steering knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur. Use a pry bar only by inserting it into the lower arm housing hole.

    NOTICE: Be careful when releasing the lower arm and steering knuckle, or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

    Remove and discard the knuckle bolt and nut. Disconnect the lower control arm and position the steering knuckle aside.
  4. If equipped.
    Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
  5. Remove and discard the axle shaft retaining strap and axle shaft retaining strap nuts.
  6. Remove and support the RH transaxle axle shaft.
  7. Remove and discard the RH axle shaft seal.

Installation

  1. Using the special tool, install the axle shaft seal.
    Use the special service tool: 308-880 Installer, Driveshaft Seal.
    • Use new part: AA5P-4N206-A.
    • Remove the special tool before fully installing the axle shaft.
  3. Install the right half shaft.
  4. Tighten:
    Install new axle shaft bearing strap and nuts.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: Lower nut: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
    Stage 2: Upper nut: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
    Stage 3: Lower nut: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
  5. Install the ball joint boot clamp. Position the ball joint in the steering knuckle and install a new ball joint bolt and nut.
    Torque: 38 lb-ft (52 N·m)
  6. Install the RH brake hose to the strut.
    Torque: 19 lb-ft (26 N·m)
  7. Check the transmission fluid level.
    Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (308-03B Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6, General Procedures).
  8. If equipped.
    Install the underbody shield.
  9. Install the wheel and tire.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

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