OIL SEAL (SIDE GEAR) REPLACEMENT

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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 D028 203

Support block

Replacement Part

Washer

Quantity: 1

Location of use: Drain plug

Washer

Quantity: 1

Location of use: Filler plug

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.

Tightening torque

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

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

9. Remove the clip from the drive shaft.

Caution

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

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

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

Note

• Install the oil seal at a straight angle.

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

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13. After installing the new clip onto the drive shaft, insert the drive shaft into the differential. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

14. Verify that the drive shaft cannot be pulled out.

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

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

17. 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}

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