OIL SEAL (SIDE GEAR) REPLACEMENT


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Special Service Tool (SST)

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Support block

1.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off).

2.  Release the electric parking brake.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

5.  Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the drain plug and the drain differential oil into a container. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

7.  Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.

8.  Remove the rear drive shaft. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Remove the oil seal from the differential casing using a screwdriver.

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Caution
•  Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver with cloth to prevent scratches to the inside of the differential casing.

10.  Apply differential oil to the new oil seal lip.

Note
•  Install the oil seal at a straight angle.

11.  Install the new oil seal to the differential carrier using the SST.

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12.  Install the rear drive shaft. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13.  Add the specified differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

14.  After adding the oil, perform an oil level inspection. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL INSPECTION.)

15.  Install a new washer and the oil filler plug, and tighten.

Tightening torque
40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}

16.  Install the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

17.  Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)