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Replacement [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL 
    1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the differential inspection plug and gasket.
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    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.
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    3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug.

      Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, temporarily install the differential inspection plug.

      HINT: 

      Add differential oil before installing a new gasket and fully installing the differential inspection plug.

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  3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft oil seal from the rear differential carrier assembly.
      • SST: 09308-00010 
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  6. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install a new rear drive shaft oil seal into the rear differential carrier assembly.
      • SST: 09223-4601109631-32020 
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      Standard Distance (A)

      8.2 to 8.8 mm (0.323 to 0.346 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Install the rear drive shaft oil seal uniformly so that it is driven in straight.
      • Do not excessively tap in the rear drive shaft oil seal.
    2. Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of the new rear drive shaft oil seal.
  7. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  8. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  9. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL 
    1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the differential inspection plug.
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    2. Add differential oil.

      See step  3

  10. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

    See step  4

  11. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION PLUG 

    See step  5

  12. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK 
  13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  2