CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
| *1 | Rear Differential Side Gear Shaft Oil Seal |
Using SST, remove the rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
| *1 | Rear Differential Side Gear Shaft Oil Seal |
| *a | -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0196 in.) |
Using SST and a hammer, install a new rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.
| Oil seal installation depth |
|---|
| -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0196 in.) |
Note
Make sure to check the identification marks on the oil seals before installation because the part numbers differ between the left and right sides.
To ensure a proper seal, evenly tap in the rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.
When installing the oil seal, tap it in until its surface is flush with the rear differential carrier.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL