SEAL-FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
REMOVAL
1. Shift transfer case into NEUTRAL.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove front propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
4. Using Spanner Wrench 6958 (2), remove yoke nut. Discard nut after removal. It is not reusable.
5. Remove yoke (2) from output shaft. Use puller C-452 if flange can not be removed by hand.
6. Remove yoke rubber seal (1) from front output shaft.
7. Remove front output shaft seal with suitable pry tool, or a slide hammer mounted screw.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new front output seal in front case with Seal Installer 9041 (2) and Universal Handle C-4171 (1).
2. Install yoke seal (2) on front output shaft (1).
3. Install yoke (2) on front output shaft. Install a new yoke nut onto the front output shaft.
4. Using Spanner Wrench 6958 (2), tighten the yoke nut to 176-271 N·m (130-200 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)