Replacement [08/2020 - 08/2021]: Procedure

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REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]
REMOVE TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT
See step 1
SECURE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
See step 2

REMOVE TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL

Using SST, remove the transfer case oil seal from the transfer assembly.

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

*1	Transfer Case Oil Seal

SST: 09308-00010

NOTE:

Do not scratch the press-fitting surface of the transfer case oil seal.
Wear or damage to the front drive shaft oil seal RH on the transmission side will cause transfer oil leakage.
If it is worn or damaged, replace the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

Refer to REPLACEMENT [08/2020 - 08/2021]

INSTALL TRANSFER CASE OIL SEAL

Coat the lip of a new transfer case oil seal with MP grease.

Using SST and a hammer, tap in the transfer case oil seal to the transfer assembly as shown in the illustration.

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

*1	Transfer Case Oil Seal

SST: 09608-10010
SST: 09950-70010
1. 09951-07100

Drive in Depth (A)

9.5 to 10.5 mm (0.375 to 0.413 in.)

NOTE:

Tap the transfer case oil seal uniformly so that the transfer case oil seal is straight.
Do not tap the transfer case oil seal in too far.

REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
See step 30
INSTALL TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT
See step 31
INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2020 - ]