DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. for 1UR-FSE:

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    2. for 1UR-FE:

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the oil.

    3. Install the differential drain plug and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


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      Using SST, tap out the oil seal.

      SST
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