REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A01EM4S

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the rear differential carrier cover plug and gasket.

    2. A01EKOJ

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket, then drain the differential oil.

    3. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the rear differential drain plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01EM4S

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), temporarily install the rear differential carrier cover plug.

      Tech Tips

      Add differential oil before installing a new gasket and fully tightening the rear differential carrier cover plug.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)


    1. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Refer to the instructions for Removal of the exhaust pipe Click here.

  4. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01EK0H

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

    2. A01EIPP

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A01EMBKE01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

  6. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKY9

      Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

    2. A01EMOS

      Remove the 2 nuts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  7. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK0A

      Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts and the rear strut rod assembly.

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

  8. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ELOI

      Remove the nut and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear height control sensor link from hanging down.

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK3YE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt (A) and the nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

    3. Remove the nut (B), the No. 2 camber adjust cam, the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      When removing the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

  10. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJKH

      Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  11. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EIP8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub.

    2. A01EMH6E01

      Using SST, disengage the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      Note

      Remove the rear drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

    3. A01EK18E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Axle Assembly

      Separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly while pushing the rear axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle.

      Note

      Do not disjoint inboard of the drive shaft.

    4. A01EKD6

      Using a plastic hammer, remove the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note

      Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.

  12. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. A01EKTWE04

      Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.

  13. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. A01EMO4E01

      Using SST, remove the rear differential side gear shaft oil seal from the differential carrier assembly.

      SST
      09308-00010

  14. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. A01EKEPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Oil Seal Drive in Depth

      Using SST and a hammer, tap a new rear differential side gear shaft oil seal into the differential carrier assembly.

      SST
      09517-30010
      09631-32020
      Oil seal drive in depth
      6.8 to 7.8 mm (0.268 to 0.307 in.)

    2. Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of the new rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.

  15. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. Install a new rear drive shaft snap ring.

  16. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EIP8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and insert the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear axle assembly.

    2. A01EK18E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Axle Assembly

      Insert the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear differential carrier assembly while pushing the rear axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle.

      Note

      Do not disjoint inboard of the drive shaft.

    3. A01EMIX

      Using a brass bar and a hammer, engage the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear differential carrier assembly.

      Note


      • Set the rear drive shaft snap ring with the opening facing downward.

      • Be careful not to damage the rear differential side gear shaft oil seal, rear drive shaft inboard joint boot and rear drive shaft dust cover.

      • Install the rear drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

  17. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJKH

      Connect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and the nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

  18. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK3YE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark
      *2 Rear Suspension Toe Adjust Cam Sub-assembly
      *3 No. 2 Camber Adjust Cam

      Temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, the No. 2 camber adjust cam and the nut (B).

      Note

      Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      When temporarily tightening the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

    2. Fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt (A) and the nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

  19. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ELOI

      Connect the rear height control sensor sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH with the nut.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  20. INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMHJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark

      Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and the nut.

      Note


      • Ensure that the identification mark faces the inside of the vehicle.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

    2. A01EJLIE01

      Set the rear strut rod assembly in the tightening position shown in the illustration.

      Standard angle (A)
      9°3' (9.04°)
      Standard length (B)
      78.3 mm (3.08 in.)
    3. A01EMHJ

      Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01EKS9

      Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly to the body with the bolt and the nut.

    5. A01EMG6E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fulcrum Length
      *2 Turn

      Using SST and a socket wrench (17 mm), fully tighten the bolt in the rebound position.

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      without SST
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      59 N*m  { 603 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (1.39 ft.).

      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

  21. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKY9

      Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }
    2. A01EMOS

      Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

  22. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

    2. A01EIOJ

      Install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

  23. CONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01EIPP

      Install the rear speed sensor LH to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing it.

    2. A01EK0H

      Install the rear speed sensor LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Keep the rear speed sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

      • Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing it.

  24. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)


    1. Install the center exhaust pipe assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Refer to the instructions for Installation of the exhaust pipe Click here.

  25. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A01EM4S

      Remove the rear differential carrier cover plug.

    2. Add differential oil Click here.

  26. INSPECT AND ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle in a level place.

    2. A01EKCWE03

      Check that the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential carrier cover plug opening.

      Note


      • When adding differential oil, make sure that the vehicle is level.

      • An excessively large or small amount of differential oil may cause damage.

      • After adding differential oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.

    3. Inspect for oil leak if the oil level is low.

  27. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER PLUG


    1. A01EM4S

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the rear differential carrier cover plug and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  28. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

  29. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    105 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  30. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

    2. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.

  31. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKQQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the adjust cams and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Fully tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

      Tech Tips

      When fully tightening the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

  32. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment Click here.

  33. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check for the speed sensor signal Click here.

  34. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION


    1. Initialize the height control sensor signal Click here.

  35. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING


    1. Inspect and adjust the headlight aiming Click here.