Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the differential clutch drum assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Module Clutch Housing Replacement .

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Differential Pinion Seal

Procedure

1. Install a sheet metal screw into the seal.
2. Attach a pair of pliers or a slider hammer to the screw and remove the seal.
3. Using the slide hammer or pliers, remove the seal.
4. Using the J 44636-1, install the pinion seal.
5. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .

Tip
The pinion flange, the nut and the dust cover are NOT SERVICED separately. These items are serviced with the differential clutch drum assembly.

Special Tools

J 44636-1 Front Output Shaft Seal Installer