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Active On-Demand Coupling Drive Pinion Seal





Active On-Demand Coupling Drive Pinion Seal
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise the vehicle on the lift.
2 Remove the differential drive flange.
For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AWF21 AWD Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - M66 AWD




3 Carefully remove and discard the pinion oil seal.
Special Service Tool




Remover, Seals, 308-529

Special Service Tool




Slide Hammer, 100-012

Installation

CAUTION: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
1 Lubricate the oil seal.
For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Fluid Type Specifications




Using the special tool, install a new oil seal.
Special Service Tool




Installer, Active On-demand Pinion Seal, 205-862-1
Tap in the seal until the head of the drift is against the active on-demand coupling housing.
2 Install the differential drive flange.
For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AWF21 AWD Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - M66 AWD