Center Case Side Oil Seal Replacement
Center Case Side Oil Seal ReplacementSpecial Tools Required
- Driver A 070AD-RJC0110
- Driver B 070AD-RJC0120
- Driver, 15 x 135 mm I.D. 07749-0010000
1. Remove the rear differential.
2. Remove the left side case (A), the right side case (B), the six 8 x 14 mm dowel pins (C), and the two O-rings (D).
3. Remove the 60 x 89 x 6.5 mm oil seal (A) from the right side center case (B) with a commercially available tool.
4. Remove the 60 x 80 x 6.0 mm oil seal (A) from the left side center case (B) with a commercially available tool.
5. Remove the differential carrier cover (A), the 156 x 3.5 mm O-ring (B), the 8 x 14 mm dowel pin (C), and the 7.7 x 2.3 mm O-ring (D).
6. Remove the 70 x 100 x 20 mm bearing outer race (A) and 35 mm shim (B) from the differential carrier cover (C) by heating the differential carrier cover to about 212°F (100°C) with a heat gun (D). Do not heat the differential carrier cover in excess of 212°F (100°C).
NOTE: Let the differential carrier cover cool to room temperature before installing the bearing outer race.
7. Remove the 60 x 89 x 6.5 mm oil seal and the 60 x 80 x 6.0 mm oil seal from the differential carrier cover.
8. Install the new 60 x 80 x 6.0 mm oil seal (A) into the differential carrier cover (B) with the special tools.
9. Install the new 60 x 89 x 6.5 mm oil seal (A) into the differential carrier cover (B) with the special tools.
10. Install the 35 mm shim (A) and the 70 x 100 x 20 mm bearing outer race (B) into the differential carrier cover (C) with a press.
11. Install the 8 x 14 mm dowel pin (A), the new 7.7 x 2.3 mm O-ring (B), the new 156 x 3.5 mm O-ring (C), and the differential carrier cover (D) onto the center case (E).
12. Install the new 60 x 80 x 6.0 mm oil seal (A) into the right side center case (B) with the special tools.
13. Install the new 60 x 89 x 6.5 mm oil seal (A) into the left side center case (B) using the special tools.
14. Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surfaces. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001) to the sealing surface. Make sure you seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent oil leakage.
NOTE:
- You must assemble the housings with you do in 5 minutes after applying the liquid gasket. If not, the sealing surface must be cleaned, and the liquid gasket reapplied,
- Allow it to cure at least 20 minutes after assembly before filling the differential with fluid.
15. Install the six 8 x 14 mm dowel pins (A), the new 7.7 x 2.3 mm O-rings (B), the left side case (C), and the right side case (D).
16. Install the rear differential.