Removal and Installation: Installation
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- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips and differential gear oil to the circumference of the new front oil seal. Then drive the new front oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush with the gear carrier using Tools.
Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)
B: ST27863000 ( - )
- Install the companion flange to the drive pinion while aligning the matching marks.
- Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion and the seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut. Then adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque using Tool A, and check the total preload torque using Tool B.
Tool number A: KV38108300 ( - )
B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque: Refer to "TOTAL PRELOAD TORQUE ".
- The total preload torque should be within the total preload torque specification. When not replacing the collapsible spacer, it should also be equal to the measurement taken during removal plus an additional 0.56 N.m (0.06 Kg-m, 5 in-lb).
- If the total preload torque is low, tighten the drive pinion lock nut in 6.8 N.m (0.69 Kg-m, 5ft-lb) increments until the total preload torque is met.
CAUTION:- Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
- Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion and the seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut.
- Adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque to the lower limit first. Do not exceed the drive pinion lock nut specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
- Do not loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the total preload torque. If the drive pinion lock nut torque or the total preload torque exceeds the specifications, replace the collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
- After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rotation malfunction, and other malfunctions.
- Install new side oil seals into the front final drive assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION: Check the differential gear oil level after installation. Refer to "CHECKING DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ".