For 1990-2009 cars

Table 1: | Drive Support Seal Installation
Table 2: | Fluid Passage Tube Installation
Table 3: | Seal Installation

### Drive Support Seal Installation

Callout | Component Name
--- | ---
1 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal Tip A NEW seal must be installed.

#### Special Tools

J-46624 Support Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

2 | Small Chamfer Faces Up Caution: To avoid damaging the seal, first place J 46624-1 with the small chamfer end facing up and leave in place for at least 60 seconds.
3 | Large Chamfer Faces Up Tip Turn J 46624-1 which is part of J-46624 seal installer , over with the large chamfer end facing up for 60 seconds to ensure that the seal has been properly sized.

### Fluid Passage Tube Installation

Callout | Component Name
--- | ---
1 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Fluid Passage Tube Gasket
2 | Fluid Passage Tube Assembly
3 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Fluid Passage Tube Bolt M6 x 15 (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

#### Tighten

12 N·m (106 lb in)

4 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Fluid Passage Tube Bolt M5 x 12 (Qty: 2)

#### Tighten

7 N·m (62 lb in)

### Seal Installation

Callout | Component Name
--- | ---
1 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal Caution:

• | Ensure staking does not line up with lubrication holes or the holes may be damaged.

• | Stop driving the seal once it bottoms out to avoid seal damage.

Tip
The fluid seal assembly must be staked in place using DT-49131 seal staking tool to ensure proper seal retention.

#### Special Tools

• | J-46627-A Seal Installer

• | DT-49131 Seal Staking Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

2 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly