Removal and Installation: Installation
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- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil seal. Then install front oil seal in evenly using Tool (A).
Tool number
: - (J-50982)
CAUTION:- Do not reuse front oil seal.
- Do not incline the new front oil seal when installing.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil seal.
- Align the matching mark (B) of drive pinion with the matching mark (A) of companion flange (1), then install the companion flange.
- Apply sealant to the threads of the drive pinion and seat of new drive pinion lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive pinion.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
- Apply sealant to the threads of the drive pinion and seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut.
NOTE: Apply anti-corrosion oil to the spline of the drive pinion. - While holding companion flange with suitable tool (B), tighten drive pinion lock nut to the specified torque so as to keep the bearing preload within a standard values, check bearing preload using Tool (A).
Tool number
: ST3127S000 (-)
Total preload torque
: Refer to Inspection and Adjustment .
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
: Refer to Inspection and Adjustment .
CAUTION:- Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque first.
- If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Do not loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.
- Make a stamping for identification of front oil seal replacement frequency.CAUTION: Make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
- Install front propeller shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Refill gear oil to the final drive. Refer to Refilling .
- Check companion flange runout. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .