DIFFERENTIAL GEAR O-RING REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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Caution

•  The O-ring is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the O-ring.

1.  Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].) (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Caution

•  Do not damage the differential case.

2.  Remove and discard the O-ring using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

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Caution

•  Do not damage the O-ring.

•  Do not damage the differential case.

3.  Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it to the differential case.

4.  Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].) (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)