Side Oil Seal
SIDE OIL SEALRemoval and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove center muffler with a power tool.
2. Remove rear wheel sensor.
3. Remove drive shaft from final drive with a power tool. Then suspend it by wire etc.
4. Install attachment to side flange, and then pull out the side flange with the sliding hammer.
^ For VQ35DE models
Tool number
A: KV40104100 ( - )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
NOTE: Circular clip installation position: Final drive side
^ For VK45DE models
Tool number
A: KV40101000 ( - )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
NOTE: Circular clip installation position: Final drive side
5. Remove side oil seal, using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to side oil seal lips.
2. Install side oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end, using the drift.
Tool number: KV38100200 (J-26233)
CAUTION:
^ Do not reuse oil seal.
^ When installing, do not incline oil seal.
3. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
Tool number: KV38107900 (J-39352)
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the protector.
c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until sound changes.
NOTE: When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Measurement A) in the figure comes into the following.
Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 inch)
4. Install drive shaft.
5. Install rear wheel sensor.
6. Install center muffler.
7. When oil leaks while removing, check oil level after the installation.