Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Final Drive M205
Front Oil Seal
FRONT OIL SEAL
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drive shafts from the front final drive assembly. Refer to See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Front Axle Shaft/Removal and Installation.
2. Remove the front propeller shaft from the front final drive assembly. Refer to See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller
Shaft/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Propeller Shaft 2F1310.
3. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Front Final Drive M205/General Specification.
NOTE:
Record the total preload torque measurement.
4. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.
Tool number : KV38108300 (J-44195)
5. Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.
CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
6. Remove companion flange using suitable tool.
7. Place a small hole in the front oil seal case using suitable tool.