Front Differential Side Gear Shaft Oil Seal(for 4wd)
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.
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:
NOTICE: Make sure the LH and RH oil seals are installed in the proper locations. |
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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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