OIL SEAL (SIDE GEAR) REPLACEMENT

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1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).

2. Release the electric parking brake.

3. Switch the ignition off.

5. Remove the wheel and tire. (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 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 wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)