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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Differential Gear O-Ring Replacement [AW6A-EL]

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR O-RING REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL]

CAUTION:

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The O-ring is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the O-ring.

1. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft.  See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and

Replacement/Joint Shaft Removal/Installation  See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

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Do not damage the differential case.

2. Remove and discard the O-ring using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

CAUTION:

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Do not damage the O-ring.

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Do not damage the differential case.

3. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it to the differential case.

4. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft.  See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and

Replacement/Joint Shaft Removal/Installation  See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

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