Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Standard Type
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the rear propeller shaft from the transfer case side.
2. Remove end nut and rear companion flange, use the companion flange holder J-8614-11 to remove the end nut.
3. Use the universal puller to remove the rear companion flange and O-ring.
4. Remove the oil seal from the transfer case.
INSTALLATION
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Install oil seal and apply engine oil to the oil seal outer surfaces.
2. Apply the recommended grease (BESCO L2) or equivalent to the oil seal lip.
3. Use the oil seal installer J-39208 to install the rear seal to the transfer rear case.
4. Rear companion flange and end nut.
5. Install the rear companion flange and O-ring.
6. Use the companion flange holder J-37221 to install a new end nut and tighten to the specified torque.
Torque: 167 Nm (123 ft. lbs.)
7. Use the punch J-39209 to stake the end nut at two spots.
