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Transmission Housing Oil Seal Replacement (Rear Seal 4WD)

Transmission Housing Oil Seal Replacement (Rear Seal 4WD)

^ Tools Required
- J 36825 Output Shaft Oil Seal Remover
- J 23907 Slide Hammer
- J 36502-2A Output Shaft Seal Protector/Installer
- J 36502 Extension Housing Seal Installer Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove transfer case.
3. Using J 36825 and J 23907 remove the seal from the extension housing.

Installation Procedure





1. Position J 36502-2A over the output shaft.





2. Using J 36502, install the rear output shaft seal.





3. Remove J 36502-2A from the output shaft.





4. Fill the space between the seal lips with grease GM P/N 1052497 or equivalent.
5. Install the transfer case.
6. Install the rear propeller shaft.
7. Check the transmission oil level.
8. Lower the vehicle.