SEAL, Output Shaft, Front
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
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- Shift transfer case into NEUTRAL.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove front propeller shaft. (Refer to 03 - Differential and Driveline/Propeller Shaft/SHAFT, Drive - Removal)
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Using Spanner Wrench 6958 (2) , remove yoke nut. Discard nut after removal. It is not reusable.

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Remove yoke (2) from output shaft. Use puller C-452 if flange can not be removed by hand.

- Remove yoke rubber seal (1) from front output shaft.
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Remove front output shaft seal with suitable pry tool, or a slide hammer mounted screw.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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Install new front output seal in front case with Seal Installer 9041 (2) and Universal Handle C-4171 (1) .

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Install yoke seal (2) on front output shaft (1) .

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Install yoke (2) on front output shaft. Install a new yoke nut onto the front output shaft.

- Using Spanner Wrench 6958 (2) , tighten the yoke nut to 176-271 N·m (130-200 ft. lbs.) torque.
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Install propeller shaft. (Refer to 03 - Differential and Driveline/Propeller Shaft/SHAFT, Drive - Installation)
