For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

• | J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool

• | J 37212 Front Output Shaft Seal Installer

### Removal Procedure

1. Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .

Important: In order to easily remove the nut, ensure the staked areas are completely bent out from the shaft.

3. Using a suitable punch, bend the stakes out on the yoke flange nut.
4. Using the J 8614-01 to support the flange, loosen the yoke flange nut.
5. Remove the following:

• | The yoke flange nut

• | The O-ring seal

• | The front output yoke flange

• | Discard the nut and O-ring seal.

Notice: Refer to Transfer Case Seal Removal Notice in the Preface section.

6. Lightly tap a flat bladed screwdriver around the edge of the front output shaft seal.
7. Pry the front output shaft seal from the transfer case.

### Installation Procedure

1. Using the J 37212 and a hammer, install the NEW front output shaft seal into the transfer case.
2. Install the yoke flange to the front output shaft.
3. Lightly lubricate the NEW yoke flange O-ring seal with transfer case fluid.
4. Install the yoke flange O-ring seal.
5. Install a NEW yoke flange nut.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

6. Attach the J 8614-01 to the yoke flange.

Tighten
Tighten the yoke flange nut to 137 N·m (101 lb ft).

7. Using a suitable punch, stake the yoke flange nut in 2 places.
8. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
9. Fill the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .