Rear

SIDE OIL SEAL


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove center muffler with a power tool. Refer to Testing and Inspection Component.
2. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to Wheel Sensor.
3. Remove drive shaft from final drive with a power tool. Then suspend it by wire etc. Refer to .





4. Install attachment to side flange, and then pull out the side flange with the sliding hammer.
- For VQ35HR models

Tool number
A: KV40104100 ( ? )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)


NOTE:
Circular clip installation position: Final drive side





- For VK45DE models

Tool number
A: KV40101000 ( ? )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)


NOTE:
Circular clip installation position: Final drive side





5. Remove side oil seal, using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to side oil seal lips.





2. Install side oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end, using the drift.

Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)


CAUTION:
- Never reuse oil seal.
- When installing, never incline oil seal.





3. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.

Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)

b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the protector.





c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until sound changes.

NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation [measurement (A)] in the figure comes into the following.

Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)

4. Install drive shaft. Refer to .
5. Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to Wheel Sensor.
6. Install center muffler. Refer to Testing and Inspection Component.
7. When oil leaks while removing, check oil level after the installation. Refer to Checking Differential Gear Oil.