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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SEAL
REMOVAL
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to replace this seal.
(1) Remove P.T.U. from vehicle.
(2) Use a pry bar to remove seal from retainer
plate (Fig. 16). Be careful not to damage seal journal
when removing seal.
INSTALLATION
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to replace this seal.
(1) Using a large socket, carefully install new seal.
The spring side of the seal must face the transaxle
differential.
(2) Reinstall the P.T.U. into the vehicle.
(3) Check and fill fluids as required.
END COVER BALL BEARING
REMOVAL
The end cover ball bearing can be removed and
installed without removing the Power Transfer Unit
from the vehicle. When replacing the bearing the out-
put seal must be removed to gain access to the bear-
ing.
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove right front half shaft from vehicle.
(3) Remove output seal with a hammer and chisel
(Fig. 17).
Fig. 17 Output Seal Removal
1 - HAMMER
2 - CHISEL
3 - SEAL
4 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
MD998334 Seal Installer
MD998346 Bearing Puller
Fig. 16 Transaxle Differential Carrier Seal
1 - TRANSAXLE CASE
2 - DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SEAL
3 - RETAINER PLATE
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(4) Remove bearing retaining snap ring (Fig. 18).
(5) Use bearing puller MD998346 to remove bear-
ing (Fig. 19).
INSTALLATION
The end cover ball bearing can be removed and
installed without removing the Power Transfer Unit
from the vehicle. When replacing the bearing the out-
put seal must be removed to gain access to the bear-
ing.
CAUTION: When installing bearing, position the
bearing in place by hand square to the bore. Other-
wise, bearing and/or housing damage may occur
upon installation.(1) Use installer MD998200 and driver handle
C-4171 to install bearing (Fig. 20) into the housing.
(2) Install bearing retaining snap ring.
CAUTION: When installing bearing retaining snap
ring, be sure to index the snap ring so that the
snap ring does not cover bearing oil passage.
(3) Install new outer half shaft seal using
MD998334 seal installer (Fig. 21).Do not reuse the
old seal.
(4) Reinstall right front half shaft.
(5) Check and fill fluids as required.
Fig. 18 Bearing Snap Ring
1 - BEARING
2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
3 - BEARING SNAP RING
Fig. 19 Bearing Removal
1 - P.T.U. END COVER
2 - SPECIAL TOOL
MD998346
Fig. 20 Bearing Installation
1 - SPECIAL TOOL MD998200
2 - SPECIAL C-4171
Fig. 21 Installing New Seal
1 - P.T.U. END COVER
2 - HAMMER
3 - SPECIAL TOOL
MD998334
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END COVER SEAL
REMOVAL
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to perform this operation. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/POWER TRANSFER
UNIT - REMOVAL)
(1) Remove P.T.U. end cover bolts (Fig. 22).
(2) Gently tap on end cover ears with a hammer to
separate end cover from the case (Fig. 23).
(3) Clean and inspect sealer surfaces.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reinstall cover and tighten bolts to 28 N´m
(250 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown in (Fig. 24).
Retighten first bolt after all others are tight.
CAUTION: When end cover is installed be careful
not to damage the P.T.U. Input Shaft Cover Seal.
(2) Reinstall P.T.U. into vehicle.
(3) Check and fill fluids as required.
Fig. 22 P.T.U. End Cover Bolts
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - END COVER
4 - OUTPUT SHAFT
Fig. 23 End Cover Removal
1 - END COVER EARS
2 - HAMMER
3 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Fig. 24 Bolt Tightening Sequence
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(4) Place end cover onto P.T.U. case and install
bolts. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in the
sequence shown in (Fig. 29). Retighten first bolt after
all other bolts are tight.
(5) Reinstall P.T.U. assembly.
(6) Check and fill fluids as required.
INPUT SHAFT COVER SEAL
REMOVAL
The power transfer unit input shaft cover seal is
the larger of the two seals located on the inside of
the end cover. The differential bearing cup must be
removed to service this seal.
(1) Remove P.T.U. end cover bolts (Fig. 30).
(2) Gently tap on end cover ears to separate cover
from case (Fig. 31).
(3) Use special tool No. 6514 and remove the dif-
ferential bearing race located in the end cover (Fig.
32). The race must be removed to gain access to the
seal.2
(4) Use special tool No. 7794-A to remove seal (Fig.
33).
Fig. 28 Seal Installation
1 - END COVER
2 - SOCKET
3 - HAMMER
Fig. 29 Bolt Tightening Sequence
Fig. 30 P.T.U. End Cover Bolts
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - END COVER
4 - OUTPUT SHAFT
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(3) Reinstall the original bearing race and shim
using special tool No. 6522 (Fig. 35) and (Fig. 36).
CAUTION: The original shim must be installed behind
the bearing cup to maintain proper bearing preload.
(4)Apply MopartGasket Maker, Loctite Gasket
Eliminator No. 518 or equivalent to sealing surfaces of
end cover.
(5) Place end cover onto P.T.U. case and install
bolts. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in the
sequence shown in (Fig. 37). Retighten first bolt after
all others are tight.
CAUTION: When end cover is installed be careful
not to damage the P.T.U. Input Shaft Cover Seal.
(6) Reinstall P.T.U. assembly into vehicle.
(7) Check and fill fluids as required.
INPUT SHAFT END SEAL
REMOVAL
The input shaft end seal is located on the end of
the input shaft.
(1) Remove power transfer unit from the vehicle.
(2) Remove end cover bolts (Fig. 38).
Fig. 35 Bearing Shim and Race
1 - SHIM
2 - BEARING RACE
3 - END COVER
Fig. 36 Installing Bearing Race
1 - HAMMER
2 - END COVER
3 - SPECIAL TOOL No. 6522
4 - HANDLE 4171
Fig. 37 Bolt Tightening Sequence
Fig. 38 End Cover Bolts
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - END COVER
4 - OUTPUT SHAFT
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(3) Tap on end cover ears to separate end cover
from case (Fig. 39).
(4) Pry out seal with a pry bar (Fig. 40).INSTALLATION
The input shaft end seal is located on the end of
the input shaft.
(1) Clean and inspect seal area.
(2) Remove input shaft from housing and stand on
soft block of wood. Install input shaft end seal with
seal installer 5065 and handle C-4171.
(3) Lubricate seal lip after installing seal into
input shaft.
(4) Clean sealing surfaces of the end cover and
P.T.U. case. Apply a bead of MopartGasket Maker,
Loctite Gasket Eliminator No. 518 or equivalent.
(5) Place end cover onto P.T.U. case and install
bolts. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in the
sequence shown in (Fig. 41). Retighten first bolt after
all others are tight.
CAUTION: When end cover is installed be careful
not to damage the P.T.U. Input Shaft Cover Seal.
(6) Reinstall P.T.U. assembly.
(7) Check and fill fluids as required.
Fig. 39 Side Cover Removal
1 - END COVER EARS
2 - HAMMER
3 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Fig. 40 Seal Removal
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - PRYBAR
3 - SEAL
Fig. 41 Bolt Tightening Sequence
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INPUT SHAFT END SEAL (Continued)
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INSTALLATION
The Power Transfer Unit must be removed from
the vehicle to service this seal. Refer to Power Trans-
fer Unit Removal in this section for procedures.
(1) Clean and inspect seal area.
(2) Lay housing on bench and install new seal with
seal driver C-4657 and handle C-4171 (Fig. 47). The
seal must be installed with the spring side facing
towards the ring gear. Drive the seal in until it bot-
toms against the case shoulder.(3) Install input shaft.
(4) Install oil trough.
(5) Apply MopartGasket Maker or equivalent to
sealing surfaces of end cover and reinstall. Tighten
bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
CAUTION: When end cover is installed be careful
not to damage the P.T.U. Input Shaft Cover Seal.
(6) Reinstall P.T.U. assembly into vehicle.
(7) Check and fill fluids as required.
Fig. 45 Input Shaft and Ring Gear Removal
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - RING GEAR
Fig. 46 Seal Removal
1 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
2 - SPECIAL TOOL
7794±A
Fig. 47 Seal Installation
1 - HAMMER
2 - SPECIAL TOOL
C-4171
3 - SPECIAL TOOL
C-4657
4 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
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INPUT SHAFT SEAL (Continued)
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OUTER HALF SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL
The outer half shaft seal is located on the outside
of the end cover. The P.T.U. does not have to be
removed to replace this seal.
(1) Lift vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove right front half shaft from vehicle.
(3) Remove seal with a chisel and hammer (Fig.
48).
INSTALLATION
The outer half shaft seal is located on the outside
of the end cover. The P.T.U. does not have to be
removed to replace this seal.
(1) Clean and inspect seal area.
(2) Install new seal with seal installer MD998334
(Fig. 49).
(3) Reinstall right front half shaft.
(4) Check and fill fluids as required.
REAR COVER O-RING
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove rear cover retaining bolts (Fig. 50).
Fig. 48 Seal Removal
1 - HAMMER
2 - CHISEL
3 - SEAL
4 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT
Fig. 49 Seal Installation
1 - BEARING
2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
3 - BEARING SNAP RING
Fig. 50 Rear Cover Bolts
1 - OUTPUT FLANGE SEAL
2 - REAR COVER
3 - OUTPUT SHAFT
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