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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Final Drive Cover O-Ring, Replacing

FINAL DRIVE COVER O-RING, REPLACING 

Removing 

WARNING:  Only loosen the drive axle/wheel hub bolt and the wheel bolts when the vehicle is standing on its wheels.

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Remove right-front wheel.

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Remove right drive axle heat shield.

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Remove drive axle.

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Remove right transmission support.

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Remove drive flange bolt (arrow) (use pin to prevent flange from turning).

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Place oil drain pan under transmission.

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Pull out right drive flange.

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Remove bolts for final drive cover and remove cover.

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Replace O-ring (arrow).

Installing 

Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Install cover for final drive.

Tightening sequence:
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Stage 1: tighten bolts -1-, -2- and -3- by hand.

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