Seal, Differential: Installation: Fwd

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Verify that the seal bore is smooth and undamaged. Use a clean shop towel to wipe residue from the sealing surfaces.

Apply transmission assembly lube on the seal lip and inside the tension spring cavity on the inside of the seal.

Fig 1: Special Tool #10117 & Differential Seal
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Attach the new seal onto the installer (1) (special tool #10117, Installer, Seal).
Insert the installer and seal (1) into the output shaft seal bore on the transaxle.

Fig 2: Installing Differential Seal
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Using a suitable hammer, drive the seal (1) into the seal bore until the installer seats on the transaxle housing.
Install the halfshaft. Refer to INSTALLATION
Road test vehicle to verify the repair.