Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
REPLACEMENT1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the under cover.
4) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
5) Drain the differential gear oil by removing drain plug using TORX(R) bit T70.
CAUTION:
^ Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the differential gear oil will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
^ Be careful not to spill the differential gear oil on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or fire. If differential gear oil is spilled on the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely.
6) Tighten the drain plug.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
7) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmission.
8) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal using driver wrapped with vinyl tape etc.
9) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer oil seal by lightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
NOTE:
^ Use a new oil seal.
^ Apply differential gear oil to the oil seal lip.
^ Check the identification marks (L, R) during installation not to mix up the oil seal RH and LH.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER
10) Install the front drive shaft.
11) Install the front exhaust pipe.
12) Install the under cover.
13) Lower the vehicle.
14) Connect the battery ground terminal.
15) Pour differential gear oil into the level gauge hole.
16) Check the level of differential gear oil.