Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Disconnect the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (LA1) or Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (LY7) .
- Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Input Speed Sensor Replacement .
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- Remove the case extension housing bolts (5).
- Remove the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and the O-ring (8).
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- Inspect the case extension housing (6) for the following conditions:
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension seal
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the vehicle speed sensor
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the right drive axle oil seal
- A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension housing
- A damaged or worn differential carrier bushing or output shaft bearing
- Damaged bolt holes
- Inspect the drive axle seal and replace if necessary