For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

• | J 42066 Rear Hub Holding Tool

• | J 6125-1B Slide Hammer

• | J 23129 Axle Boot Remover

• | J 36797-A Getrag Axle Output Shaft Seal Installer

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the propeller shaft coupling bolts.
3. Remove the propeller shaft coupling from drive flange. Use a screwdriver to pry propeller shaft coupling away from drive flange.
4. Install the J 42066 onto the drive flange using nuts and bolts supplied with tool.
5. While holding the J 42066 and using a 30 mm deepwell socket to remove the flange nut.
6. Discard the nut.
7. Remove the drive flange (49) from transmission output shaft.
8. Using the J 6125-1B and the J 23129 remove the case extension seal (50) from the transmission (43).

### Installation Procedure

1. Using the J 36797-A install the new seal (50) into the case extension.
2. Install the drive shaft flange, washer, and the new nut onto the output shaft.
3. Install the J 42066 onto the drive flange using nuts and bolts supplied with tool.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. While holding the J 42066 and using a 30 mm deepwell socket to tighten the flange nut.

Tighten
Tighten the drive flange nut to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

5. Install the propeller shaft coupling to drive flange.
6. Install the propeller shaft coupling bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the propeller shaft coupling bolts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.