Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal: Replacement

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: Perform this procedure only when removing the LH side.
Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
Remove the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>REMOVAL .
Remove the differential side retainer oil seal using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape, etc.

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Install the new differential side retainer oil seal using the ST.
CAUTION: Since the differential side retainer oil seal has an identification mark (R or L), be careful not to mix up the RH and LH when installing.
NOTE:
- Apply differential gear oil to the peripheral surface of differential side retainer oil seal and the inner circumference of differential side retainer.
- Apply differential gear oil to the differential side retainer oil seal lip.
Preparation tool:

ST: DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER (18675AA000)

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Install the front drive shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>FRONT DRIVE SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
Fill differential gear oil. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .