TRANSFER DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT

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RH

1. Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

2. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

3. Disconnect the drive shaft from the joint shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)

5. Using the SST, remove the deflector.

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6. Using the SST, remove the dust seal.

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7. Mark the SST at position 18 mm {0.71 in} from the end.

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8. Using the SST and a hammer, tap new dust seal.

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9. Warm up the outer side surface of the new deflector using a hot air blower at 250 °C {450 °F} for 30 s.

  Warning
  • Wear gloves when handling the deflector as it may be hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.

10. Within 10 s after warming up the new deflector, install it using the SST.

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11. Install the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)

12. Install the drive shaft to the joint shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13. Install the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

14. Install the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

15. Inspect for leakage of transfer oil.

LH

1. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove the dust seal using a screwdriver.

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3. Install the new dust seal.

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4. Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Inspect for leakage of transfer oil.