Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE


Rear Oil Seal (VQ35HR Models Only)


REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal
1. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation.





2. Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly. Refer to .
3. Remove rear oil seal (1) using a flat-bladed screwdriver (A).

CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch adapter case assembly.

Installation

CAUTION:
After completing installation, check for A/T fluid leakage and A/T fluid level.





1. As shown in the figure, use the drift [64 mm (2.52 in) dia. commercial service tool] (A) to drive rear oil seal into adapter case assembly until it is flush.

CAUTION:
- Never reuse rear oil seal.
- Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
2. Install transfer assembly to A/T assembly. Refer to .
3. Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation.