96 xj aw4 rear seal removal
 

I need to replace rear transmission seal. Does metal sleeve at end of transmission come off and remove seal with simple hooked seal remover? Would like to know before start job and find out need a tool not on hand.

From 1996 FSM

ADAPTER HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Disconnect or remove components necessary to gain access to seal (e.g. propeller shaft, crossmember, shift linkage, transfer case, exhaust components, hoses, wires).
(3) On 4X2 vehicles, remove dust shield from the adapter housing by tapping gently with a brass drift and hammer.
(4) On 4X2 vehicles, remove the adapter housing seal with Seal Puller 7550.
(5) On 4X4 vehicles, remove the adapter housing seal using a slide hammer mounted screw.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new adapter housing seal with Seal Installer 7888.
(2) On 4X2 vehicles, install dust shield using Special Tool D-187-B.
(3) Reinstall components removed to gain access to seal.
(4) Top off transmission.

2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?

Cruiser54, it's a 2wd. Just wanted to know how to remove shield on end housing of transmission. Noticed wasn't boltedon so was needing to know if was removable and if so how. Ty

thanks for the info. Was a lil more than needed. Won't b removing exhaust,linkage etc. Just needed input on shield removal. You say to just tap it out. Ty n i'll see if that's all it takes for that. The replacement of seal i've done on previous vehicles just never seen sleeve like on the jeep's transmission