OIL SEAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [JA5AX-EL]

Differential side

1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [JA5AX-EL].)

2. Remove the drive shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

3. Remove and discard the oil seal using a screwdriver.

4. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SSTs contacts the transaxle case.

5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.

Caution

• The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

6. Install the drive shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [JA5AX-EL].)

8. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [JA5AX-EL].)

Transfer side

1. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

2. Remove and discard the oil seal using a screwdriver.

3. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transfer case.

4. Coat the oil seal with transfer oil and grease as shown in the figure.

Caution

• The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

5. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)