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. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Axle Carrier Sub-assembly Click here.

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A019P7N

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

    2. A019K3A

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to 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. A019P7N

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), temporarily install the differential inspection plug.

      Tech Tips

      Add differential oil before installing a new gasket and fully tightening the differential inspection plug.

  3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019P2CE01

      Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      Note

      When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.

  4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. A019NMQ

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

  5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. A019K16E01

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

      SST
      09308-00010

  6. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. A019KASE01

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

      SST
      09223-46011
      09631-32020

      Note

      Install the rear differential side gear shaft oil seal uniformly so that it is driven in straight.

      Oil seal driven in depth (A)
      8.2 to 8.8 mm (0.323 to 0.346 in.)

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

  7. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. Install a new rear drive shaft snap ring.

  8. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019LE4

      Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.

      Note


      • Set the snap ring with the opening facing downward.

      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot or dust cover.

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

  9. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A019P7N

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential inspection plug.

    2. Add differential oil Click here.

  10. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A019PM8E03

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

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

  11. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION PLUG


    1. A019P7N

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

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

  12. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

  13. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure from Temporarily Tighten Rear Axle Carrier Sub-assembly Click here.