K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
New Venture 246 (2-Speed Automatic)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.
2. Remove the front or the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Front Axle-All Except NP8) or Propeller Shaft Replacement
(System Balanced Assembly) in Propeller Shaft.
3. Remove the propeller shaft yoke nut and the flat washers.
4. The yoke nut and the flat washers are not used at the rear on some models.
5. Remove the propeller shaft yoke.
6. Remove the transfer case shield. Refer to Shield Replacement.
7. Remove the seal.
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Use a screwdriver in order to remove the seal.
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Do not damage the sealing bore.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J29162
1. Install the seal.
1.1.
Lubricate the seal lips with petroleum jelly or with transmission oil.
1.2.
Install the seal using the J33843
1.3.
For all of the vehicles except the K30 with dual rear wheels, install the New Venture Gear transfer case.
2. Install the transfer case shield. Refer to Shield Replacement.
3. Install the propeller shaft yoke.
4. Install the flat washers and the nut, if used.
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Tighten the New Venture Gear propeller shaft yoke nuts to 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.