Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
Differential Side Retainer Oil SealREPLACEMENT
1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Remove the transmission gear oil drain plug using TORX(R) bit T70, and drain the transmission gear oil completely.
3) Replace the gasket with a new part and tighten the transmission gear oil drain plug using the TORX(R) bit T70.
Tightening torque:
44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) (Aluminum gasket silver)
70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Copper gasket brown)
70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Metal gasket black)
4) Remove the front and center exhaust pipes.
5) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmission.
6) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal.
NOTE:
^ Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal whenever the front drive shaft is removed from the transmission.
^ Use the ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY to remove the oil seal. If removing the oil seal with a flat tip screwdriver, be careful not to scratch the differential side retainer.
7) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
CAUTION:
Apply transmission gear oil to the oil seal lips, and install the oil seal while being careful not to deform the lip.
8) Install the front drive shaft.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
9) Install the front and center exhaust pipe.
10) Lower the vehicle.
11) Add the transmission gear oil through the oil level gauge hole.