2007 Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 21 - TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE

SEAL-REAR EXTENSION

REMOVAL


1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove rear propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
3. Remove the rear companion flange from the output shaft.
4. Using a suitable pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw, remove the rear extension seal.

INSTALLATION




1. Clean fluid residue from sealing surface and inspect for defects.
2. Using Seal Installer 9041 (2) and Universal Handle C-4171 (1), install seal in rear extension.
3. Install the companion flange onto the output shaft.
4. Install a new companion flange nut and tighten to 176-271 N·m (130-200 ft.lbs.).
5. Install propeller shaft.
(Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
6. Verify proper transfer case fluid level.
7. Lower vehicle.