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Extension Case Oil Seal: Replacement

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  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Remove the mat center tray.
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  3. Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "N range".
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  4. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  6. Remove the extension case oil seal using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape, etc.
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  7. Using the ST, install a new extension case oil seal.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip and peripheral surface.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: INSTALLER (498057300)

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  8. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  9. Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the mat center tray.
  11. Shift the select lever to "P range".
  12. Apply the parking brake.
  13. Check the CVTF level. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>CVTF>INSPECTION .