Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

REAR CASE OIL SEAL





1. Lift up vehicle horizontally.
2. Give match marks (1) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown in the figure.
3. Remove 4 bolts from rear propeller shaft flange and remove propeller shaft.





4. Using screwdriver, remove oil seal (2).
5. Using special too] and plastic hammer, press-fit new oil seal (2) up to case (1) surface. Be sure to apply grease to oil seal (2) lip.
"A": Grease 99000-25010
Special tool (A): 09940-53111





6. Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft front end (where oil seal contacts) before installation and if even small dent or scratch exists, correct and clean it again.
Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.
"B": Grease 99000-25010





7. Install propeller shaft and torque universal joint flange bolts to specification.

CAUTION: Be sure to use only specified bolts, nuts and lock washers for universal joint flange.

Tightening torque
Propeller shaft and torque universal joint flange bolt (a) 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 ft. lbs.)

CENTER CASE OIL SEAL (Front side)
In addition to the procedure for rear case oil seal, it is necessary to drain and refill gear oil of transfer.