Side Oil Seal

SIDE OIL SEAL

Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove side flange with the following procedure for press-fitting.
a. Remove ABS rear wheel sensor.
b. Remove drive shaft and axle assembly.











c. Install axle stand to side flange, and then, pull out the side flange with using a sliding hammer.





2. Remove side oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to sealing lips of side oil seal.





2. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comes face to face with the end surface of the case.
Tool number: KV38100200 (J26233)

CAUTION:
^ When installing the side oil seal be careful not to get it inclined.
^ Discard the old side oil seal. Always replace them with new ones.

3. Install the side flange with the following procedure.





a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
Tool number: KV38107900 (J39352)
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the protector.





c. Put suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until sound changes.

NOTE: When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.

4. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Measurement A) in the illustration comes into the following.
Measurement A: Approximately 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 inch)
5. Install the drive shaft and axle assembly.
6. Align the installing position of the ABS rear wheel sensor.