For 1990-2009 cars

Table 1: | Seal Removal
Table 2: | Fluid Passage Tube Removal

### Seal Removal

Callout | Component Name
--- | ---
Caution: Do not remove the transfer drive gear bearing retaining nut. The drive gear and bearing are not serviceable. Removing the retaining nut will damage the support.

#### Preliminary Procedure

• | Inspect the support assembly for damage or wear to the splines, bushings, machined surfaces and threaded holes.

• | Inspect the transfer drive gear for damage or wear.

• | Inspect the transfer drive gear bearing assembly for proper operation.

• | The bearing should roll smoothly and quietly.

1 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal

#### Special Tools

• | J 6125-1B Slide Hammer with Adapter or equivalent

• | J 23129 Universal Seal Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

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

### Fluid Passage Tube Removal

Callout | Component Name
--- | ---
Caution: Do not remove the transfer drive gear bearing retaining nut. The drive gear and bearing are not serviceable. Removing the retaining nut will damage the support.

#### Preliminary Procedures

• | Inspect the support assembly for damage or wear to the splines, bushings, machined surfaces and threaded holes.

• | Inspect the transfer drive gear for damage or wear.

• | Inspect the transfer drive gear bearing assembly for proper operation.

• | The bearing should roll smoothly and quietly.

1 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Fluid Passage Tube Bolt M6 x 15 (Qty: 2)
2 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Fluid Passage Tube Bolt M5 x 12 (Qty: 2)
3 | Fluid Passage Tube Assembly Tip Inspect the tubes for damage, wear or cracked welds.
4 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Fluid Passage Tube Gasket
5 | Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Support Seal