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Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal: Replacement

  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". (CVT model) Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VB-TYPE)> REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the differential side retainer oil seal using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protection tape, etc.
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  6. Install the new differential side retainer oil seal using the ST.
    NOTE:

    Since the differential side retainer oil seal has an identification mark (R or L), be careful not to mix up the RH and LH when installing. 

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: OIL SEAL INSTALLER (398437700)

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  7. Install the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VB-TYPE) > INSTALLATION .
  8. Fill differential gear oil. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
  9. Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "P range". (CVT model) Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>INSTALLATION .
  10. Apply the parking brake.
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