Remove propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (see page pr-3)
Remove rear differential carrier subassembly (see page df-18)
Remove rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
Using a sst, tap out the 2 oil seals.
Sst 09308-00010Installation
Install rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
Apply a light coat of mp grease to the lip of a new rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.
Using sst and a hammer, tap the 2 rear differential side gear shaft oil seals into the rear differential carrier and differential side bearing retainer according to the specification.
Sst 09223-00010Standard oil seal tapping amount (a value): 7.2 +-0.5 Mm (0.28 +-0.02 In.)
Install rear differential carrier assembly (see page df-44)
Temporarily install propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (see page pr-5)
Tighten propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (see page pr-6)
Inspect and adjust joint angle (see page pr- 4)
Install center exhaust pipe assembly
Install the center pipe (see page ex-5).
Install tailpipe assembly
Install the tailpipe (see page ex-6).
Add differential oil
Add differential oil (see page df-3).
Check for differential oil leakage
Check for exhaust gas leakage
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.
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