Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Extension Housing: Reassembly
HINT:
Coat all of the sliding and rotating surfaces with gear oil before reassembly.
- INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR
- Using a plastic hammer, install a new dust deflector to the front extension housing.
- Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector to the front output shaft.
SST 09316-20011, 09316-60011 (09316-00011)
- INSTALL BALL BEARING
- Using SST and a press, install the ball bearing to the front extension housing.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00031)
- Select a snap ring that will allow the minimum axial play.
- Using a screwdriver, install a new snap ring.
- Using SST and a press, install the ball bearing to the front extension housing.
- INSTALL OIL SEAL
- Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
- Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal to the front extension housing.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00061)
- INSTALL FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CLUTCH HUB
- Using SST and a press, install the front output shaft and drive clutch hub.
SST 09316-20011, 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041, 09316-00071)
- Select a snap ring that will allow the minimum axial play.
- Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
- Using SST and a press, install the front output shaft and drive clutch hub.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
