Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Mark propeller shaft and axle companion flange for alignment reference.
3. Disconnect and remove propeller shaft.
Fig. 5
4. Remove old seal with Seal Remover C-3985-B (Fig. 5) from transmission housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Place seal in position on transmission housing.
Fig. 6
2. Drive seal into transmission housing with Seal Installer C-3972-A (Fig. 6).
3. Carefully guide propeller shaft slip yoke into housing and onto output shaft splines.
4. Align marks made at removal and connect propeller shaft to rear axle companion flange.
