Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
Differential Side Retainer Oil SealREPLACEMENT
1) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the front under cover.
4) Using the TORX(R) bit T70, remove the drain plug, and drain the transmission gear oil completely.
5) Tighten the drain plug using TORX(R) bit T70.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) (Aluminum gasket silver)
70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Copper gasket brown)
70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb) (Metal gasket black)
6) Remove the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model)
7) Remove the center exhaust pipe. (turbo model)
8) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmission.
9) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal.
NOTE:
Use the ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY to remove the oil seal. If removing the oil seal with a flat tip screwdriver, be careful not to scratch the differential side retainer.
10) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
NOTE:
^ Apply transmission gear oil to the oil seal lips, and install the oil seal while being careful not to deform the lip.
^ Check the identification marks (L, R) during installation not to mix up the oil seal RH and LH.
^ Use a new oil seal.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
11) Install the front drive shaft.
12) Install the center exhaust pipe. (non-turbo model)
13) Install the center exhaust pipe. (turbo model)
14) Install the front under cover.
15) Lower the vehicle.
16) Add the transmission gear oil through the oil level gauge hole.
17) Install the collector cover. (turbo model)