Front

REMOVE
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
3. Disconnect the front drive shaft from the flange and tie to one side of the chassis.
4. Remove the output shaft nut, steel washer, felt washer and withdraw the flange.
5. Remove the oil seal shield.
6. Pry out the oil seal(s).

REFIT
1. Pre-grease between the seal lips. Insert the new double lipped oil seal, open side inwards, using service tool 18G1422 until contact is made with the bearing circlip. Take care not to touch the seal lip while fitting.
2. Lubricate the running surface of the flange and fit it together with the oil seal shield.
3. Secure the flange with the nut and washer and tighten to 146-179 Nm (108-132 ft lbs).
4. Refit the drive shaft and tighten to 41-52 Nm (30-38 ft lbs).