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# REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL > REPLACEMENT

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1. REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. Remove propeller shaft (Click here).

2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT

SST
  09330-00021

1. Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.

1. Using SST to hold the companion flange in place, remove the nut.

   SST
     09930-00010 (09931-00010, 09931-00020)

3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Using SST, remove the companion flange.

   SST
     09950-30012 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03030)

   NOTICE:
     Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.

4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL

1. Using SST, remove the oil seal.

   SST
     09308-10010

5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER

6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

1. Using SST, remove the roller bearing (inner).

   SST
     09556-22010
     09308-00010

1. Using SST, tap out the roller bearing (outer).

7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING

1. 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

1. Install a new bearing spacer.

   HINT:
     Be careful of the installation direction of the spacer.

10. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING

1. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in a new oil storage ring.

   NOTICE:
     Be careful not to damage the oil seal storage ring.

11. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

1. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new roller bearing (outer).

   SST
     09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00021)

1. Install the roller bearing (inner).

12. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER

13. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL

1. Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.

1. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.

   SST
     09554-30011

   Oil seal depth:
     1.0 +- 0.45 mm (0.039 +- 0.018 in.)

14. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Using SST, install the companion flange.

   SST
     09950-30012 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03030)
     09330-00021 (09330-00030)

   NOTICE:
     Before using (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.

1. Using SST to hold the companion flange in place, install the nut.

   SST
     09330-00021 (09330-00030)

   Torque:
     370 N*m{ 3,770 kgf*cm , 27 ft.*lbf } or less

15. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD

1. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.

   Preload (at start of torque):

     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)

   1. If the result is not as specified, adjust the preload.

16. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT

1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.

17. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. Install propeller shaft (Click here).

18. REFILL DIFFERENTIAL OIL

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

1. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

1. 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.

   NOTICE:
   1. After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
   1. Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

   HINT:
     If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

   Recommended viscosity:

     Temperature | Viscosity
     Above -18°C (0°F) | SAE 90
     Below -18°C (0°F) | SAE 80W or 80W - 90

   Oil grade:
     Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
     Capacity:
     Front differential:
     w/o A.D.D.:
     1.40 to 1.50 liters (1.48 to 1.59 US qts., 1.23 to 1.31 lmp. qts.)
     w/ A.D.D.:
     1.60 to 1.70 liters (1.69 to 1.80 US qts., 1.40 to 1.50 lmp. qts.)
     Rear differential:
     2WD:
     3.15 to 3.25 liters (3.30 to 3.43 US qts., 2.77 to 2.86 lmp. qts.)
     4WD:
     3.30 to 3.40 liters (3.49 to 3.59 US qts., 2.90 to 2.99 lmp. qts.)

1. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

1. Install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.

   Torque:
     Front differential:
     39 N*m{ 400 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }
     Rear differential:
     49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

19. CHECK FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKAGE

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

1. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

1. 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.

   NOTICE:
   1. After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
   1. Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

   HINT:
     If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

   Recommended viscosity:

     Temperature | Viscosity
     Above -18°C (0°F) | SAE 90
     Below -18°C (0°F) | SAE 80W or 80W - 90

   Oil grade:
     Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
     Capacity:
     Front differential:
     w/o A.D.D.:
     1.40 to 1.50 liters (1.48 to 1.59 US qts., 1.23 to 1.31 lmp. qts.)
     w/ A.D.D.:
     1.60 to 1.70 liters (1.69 to 1.80 US qts., 1.40 to 1.50 lmp. qts.)
     Rear differential:
     2WD:
     3.15 to 3.25 liters (3.30 to 3.43 US qts., 2.77 to 2.86 lmp. qts.)
     4WD:
     3.30 to 3.40 liters (3.49 to 3.59 US qts., 2.90 to 2.99 lmp. qts.)

1. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

1. Install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.

   Torque:
     Front differential:
     39 N*m{ 400 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }
     Rear differential:
     49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }