Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
Differential Side Retainer Oil SealREPLACEMENT
1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Using the TORX(R) bit T70, remove the transmission gear oil drain plug, and drain the transmission gear oil completely.
3) Tighten the transmission gear oil drain plug using TORX(R) bit T70.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
4) Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
5) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmission.
6) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal.
NOTE:
^ Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal after the procedure of removing front drive shaft from transmission.
^ To remove the oil seal, use ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY. When removing the part by using a flat tip screwdriver, be careful not to scratch the differential side retainer.
7) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
CAUTION:
Apply transmission gear oil to the oil seal lips, and install the oil seal while being careful not to deform the lip.
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8) Install the front drive shaft.
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9) Install the front and center exhaust pipe.
10) Lower the vehicle.
11) Fill the transmission gear oil through the oil level gauge hole.