Tools Required

1. J 41227 Axle Shaft Sleeve Removal Tool
2. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.



4. Use a medium screwdriver and a mallot to remove the case cover seal.



5. Remove the drive axle retaining clip from the stub shaft.



6. Remove the sleeve from the stub shaft. Use the J 41227 . Clean and inspect the seal bore. Use fine sand paper to remove any burrs or nicks.

Tools Required

J 41228 Stub Shaft Sleeve Installer.

J 41102-1A Case Cover Seal Installer.

1. Use the J 41102-1A Seal Installer and a mallot to install the new case cover seal.



2. Install a new sleeve on the stub shaft. Use the J 41228 . Install the J 41228 so that the collar is in the snap ring groove.



3. Install the axle shaft retaining clip omto the stub shaft.
4. Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Inspect the shaft sleeve for leaks.
7. Inspect the transmission oil level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .