Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
42/44RE (A500) 4-Speed
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Mark propeller shaft and axle yoke for alignment reference.
3. Disconnect and remove propeller shaft.
Removing Overdrive Housing Yoke Seal
4. Remove old seal with Seal Remover C-3985-B from overdrive housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Place seal in position on overdrive housing.
Installing Overdrive Housing Yoke Seal
2. Drive seal into overdrive housing with Seal Installer C-3995-A.
3. Carefully guide propeller shaft slip yoke into housing and onto output shaft splines. Align marks made at removal and connect propeller shaft to
rear axle pinion yoke.
