Seal - Stub Shaft (Short) Removal - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

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SEAL - STUB SHAFT (SHORT)
REMOVAL
The following procedure can be used to replace the
short stub shaft seal without having to remove the
transaxle from the vehicle. If the adjuster or bearing
located behind the adjuster require replacement, do
not use this procedure.
(1) Place vehicle in neutral and lift vehicle on
hoist.
(2) Remove short driveshaft.
(3) Index the outer adjuster (Fig. 339).
Fig. 339 Indexing Outer Adjuster
1 - INDEXING MARKS
2 - STUB SHAFT
3 - OUTER ADJUSTER
4 - ADJUSTER LOCK
(4) Remove outer adjuster lock (Fig. 340).
(5) Using special tool 6503 loosen outer adjuster,
then retighten to the index mark using a torque
wrench. Record the amount of torque required to
return the index marks to their original location.
Remove the adjuster.
(6) Use special tool 6558 to remove old seal and
install new seal (Fig. 341).
(7) Inspect stub shaft for corrosion (Fig. 342). If
corrosion exists, wrap stub shaft with wax paper and
install seal protector over wax paper.
Fig. 340 Outer Adjuster Lock Removal
1 - OIL SEAL
2 - OUTER ADJUSTER
3 - STUB SHAFT
4 - SOCKET
5 - ADJUSTER LOCK
Fig. 341 Seal Removal and Installation
1 - ARBOR PRESS
2 - OUTER DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTER
3 - O-RING
4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6558
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