Extension Case Oil Seal: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.

Lift up the vehicle.
Clean the transmission exterior.
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
Remove the center exhaust cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
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Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.>
Using a screwdriver or ST, remove the oil seal trying not to damage the extension case.
ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY
Using the ST, install the oil seal.
NOTE: Use a new oil seal.

ST 498057300 OIL SEAL DRIFT
Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.>
Install the center exhaust cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Center Exhaust Cover
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Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe.>
Adjust the CVTF level and check there is no leakage. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , CVTF.>