Canada - Drivetrain - Rear Axle Seal Design Change

Bulletin
1271

Issue Date
2003-09-09

Reference
DL-03-002

Model
Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra

Year Range
1995~2002 Tacoma 2000~2002 Tundra 2001~2002 Sequoia

Market
Canada

Component
DL

Subject:
REAR AXLE SEAL DESIGN CHANGE

The rear axle seal lip design has been changed from a flat face type to an angled face type. A different SST seal driver is required to install the seal properly and prevent damaging the oil seal during the installation process.

NOTE:
DO NOT use SST part number 09951 00610 (Replacer 64) listed in the Repair Manual to install the newly designed rear axle seal, as it can damage the seal assembly causing it to leak. Repair Manual update on ETAS is in process.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2000 - 2002 model year Tundra vehicles.
- 2001 - 2002 model year Sequoia vehicles.
- 1995 - 2002 model year Tacoma vehicles.







PARTS INFORMATION:







REQUIRED SST:

IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE:







The design of the rear axle seal has been changed from a flat face to an angled face for part number 90310 50006 and part number 90310 56002.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:







SEQUOIA
To properly install Rear Axle Oil Seal part number 90310 56002, use the following SSTs and a hammer to install the new oil seal:

- SST P/N 09950-60020-01 (09951-00730 01) - Replacer 73
- SST P/N 09951-70010-01 (09951-07150 01) - Handle

TUNDRA & TACOMA
To properly install Rear Axle Oil Seal part number 90310 50006, use the following SSTs and a hammer to install the new oil seal:
- SST P/N 09950-60020-01 (09951-00710)-Replacer 71
- SST P/N 09951-70010-01 (09951-07150 01)-Handle

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.