REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL > REPLACEMENT |
| 1. REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
Remove propeller shaft (Click here).
| 2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT |
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Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
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Using SST to hold the companion flange in place, remove the nut.
| 3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Using SST, remove the companion flange.
| 4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL |
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Using SST, remove the oil seal.
| 5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER |
| 6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING |
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Using SST, remove the roller bearing (inner).
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Using SST, tap out the roller bearing (outer).
| 7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING |
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil storage ring.
| 8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER |
| 9. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER |
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Install a new bearing spacer.
| 10. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING |
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in a new oil storage ring.
| 11. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING |
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Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new roller bearing (outer).
Install the roller bearing (inner).
| 12. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER |
| 13. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL |
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Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.
| 14. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Using SST, install the companion flange.
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Using SST to hold the companion flange in place, install the nut.
| 15. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD |
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Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
| Item | Specified Condition |
| New bearing | 1.05 to 1.64 N*m (11 to 17 kgf*cm, 9.3 to 15 in.*lbf) |
| Reused bearing | 0.56 to 0.85 N*m (6 to 9 kgf*cm, 4.9 to 7.5 in.*lbf) |
| 16. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT |
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Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.
| 17. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
Install propeller shaft (Click here).
| 18. REFILL DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
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Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
| Temperature | Viscosity |
| Above -18°C (0°F) | SAE 90 |
| Below -18°C (0°F) | SAE 80W or 80W - 90 |
Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
Install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.
| 19. CHECK FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKAGE |
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Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
| Temperature | Viscosity |
| Above -18°C (0°F) | SAE 90 |
| Below -18°C (0°F) | SAE 80W or 80W - 90 |
Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
Install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.