Drivetrain - Revised Front Differential Breather Cap

No.: LTB00245
Issue: 1
Date: 05 FEB 2010

SECTION: 205

Revised Front Differential Breather Cap Availability





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:
A revised front differential breather cap is now available as a serviceable part. It is now necessary to install this revised breather cap when replacing a differential oil seal in the event of a front differential oil leak. The installation of the revised breather cap is only necessary once; for any possible future repairs it is not necessary to install another revised breather cap.

Action:
In the event of a front differential oil seal replacement, a revised front differential breather cap must also be installed.





PARTS:

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any required special tools

WARRANTY:





NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL BREATHER CAP





1. Identify the front differential breather tube. (Figure 1)

CAUTION:
Ensure the tube is cut at an angle.

NOTE:
The breather pipe must be cut 20 mm (0.80in) from the top of the filter cap.





2. Cut the breather filter off the breather tube. (Figure 2)

CAUTION:
Ensure the new breather points towards the rear of the vehicle.





3. Install the new breather cap (Figure 3):

^ Push the breather cap on as far as possible.





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