Drivetrain

Front Differential Side Gear Shaft Oil Seal(for 4wd)

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Components COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION
Replacement REPLACEMENT CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the front drive shaft assembly LH (See page ).


2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

3. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


(a) Using SST, tap out the 2 oil seals.

SST: 09308-10010

4. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

(a) Apply MP grease to 2 new oil seals.

(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the 2 oil seals.

SST: 09550-00032

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07100

Standard Oil Seal Depth:

Item

Specified Condition

LH side

-0.45 to 0.45 mm (-0.018 to 0.018 in.)

RH side

4.8 to 5.8 mm (0.189 to 0.229 in.)

Text in Illustration

*1

Differential

*2

Seal

*a

LH side

*b

RH side

NOTICE:

Make sure the LH and RH oil seals are installed in the proper locations.

5. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front drive shaft assembly LH (See page ).


6. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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