Intermediate Shaft Seal and Deflector: Installation
NOTE:
The following illustration shows the correct orientation of the seal components when installed in the vehicle.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7275 | Intermediate shaft seal (part of 7275 kit) - retains red transmission fluid used in the transaxle |
| 2 | 7275 | Alignment washer (part of 7275 kit) - supports and centers the intermediate shaft in the seal |
| 3 | 7275 | Cover seal (part of 7275 kit) - seals the intermediate shaft to the PTU |
| 4 | 7275 | Seal deflector (part of 7275 kit) - keeps dust/dirt away from the intermediate shaft seal and PTU input shaft seal |
| 5 | 7275 | Seal protector (part of 7275 kit) - protects intermediate shaft seal from damage by the intermediate shaft splines during installation. Must be removed before shaft is fully installed. |
- 1.
Place the intermediate shaft seal on the 205-883 and 205-907 with the spring side facing away from the tool.
- 4.NOTE: Do not use force when installing the alignment washer or damage to the washer can occur.
Using the 205-883 and 205-907, install the alignment washer by hand, pushing it in until it bottoms against the seal.
- 5.NOTE: Do not overheat (melt) the seal deflector. Monitor the temperature of the deflector with a suitable temperature measuring device, such as a digital temperature laser or infrared thermometer, while heating. Do not allow the temperature to exceed 100°C (212°F). Overheating will damage the deflector. If the deflector is damaged, a new deflector must be used.
Position the deflector on the 205-346 using silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to retain it to the installer. Using a suitable heat gun, heat the back of the tool to a minimum of 71°C (160°F) and a maximum of 93°C (200°F) by concentrating the heat across the back of the installer while rotating the tool. Once the optimum temperature is achieved on the tool, move the heat gun to the front of the tool and heat the inside of the deflector where it snaps onto the PTU shaft until the temperature of the deflector is a minimum of 93°C (200°F) to a maximum of 100°C (212°F).
- As an alternative method to heating the seal deflector, place the deflector in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Dry off the deflector and install.
- 6.
Using a 5-pound or larger dead blow hammer, install the seal deflector immediately after heating it using the 205-346 and 205-907.
- 7.
Make sure the deflector is completely seated all the way around and there are no cracks on the face. The deflector is correctly installed when the face of the deflector is recessed 3-5 mm (0.12-0.20 in) into the pocket all the way around.
- 8.
Once the deflector is fully seated, insert the seal protector into the PTU deflector inside diameter.
- 9.
Install the RH halfshaft. REFER to Front Drive Halfshafts .