Preliminary Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the Differential Carrier Assembly.
NOTE: Use an appropriate tool to remove and install.
REAR AXLE HOUSING VENT REPLACEMENT
Preliminary Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the Differential Carrier Assembly.
NOTE: Use an appropriate tool to remove and install.
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft.
Procedure
- Using a suitable tool, remove the rear axle shaft seal.
- Apply a small amount of lubricant to the contact area between the seal and axle.
NOTE: Remove excess lubricant from the seal.
- Ensure that the axle shaft seal is evenly positioned in the rear differential housing.
- Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the differential to the bottom of the fill plug hole with the recommended fluid.
Special Tools
DT-51592 Seal Installer
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools.
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the right rear wheel drive shaft.
Procedure
- Using a suitable tool, remove the rear axle shaft seal.
- Apply a small amount of lubricant to the contact area between the seal and axle.
NOTE: Remove excess lubricant from the seal.
- Ensure that the axle shaft seal is evenly positioned in the rear differential housing.
- Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the differential to the bottom of the fill plug hole with the recommended fluid.
Special Tools
DT-51592 Seal Installer
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools.