Inspection of Differential Case

1. (Transmission Case Side)
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OIL SEAL AND TAPER ROLLER BEARING OUTER RACE
a. Using screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
b. Remove the transmission oil baffle.




c. Using a brass bar and hammer, drive Out the bearing outer race lightly and evenly.
d. Remove the shim.




e. Install the shim.
(See "Installation of Component Parts")

HINT: First select and install a shim of lessor thickness than before.




f. Using SST and a press, install the taper roller bearing outer race.
SST 09316-60010 (09316-00010, 09316-00040)




g. Install the transmission oil baffle.

HINT: Install the transmission oil baffle projection into the case side cutout.




h. Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09223-15010
i. Coat the lip of oil seal with MP grease.




2. (Transaxle Case Side)
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OIL SEAL AND TAPER ROLLER BEARING OUTER RACE
a. Remove the four bolts and three nuts.




b. Using a plastic hammer, tap the stud bolt and remove the transaxle case cover.




c. Using a screwdriver and hammer, drive out the oil seal.




d. Using SST, brass bar and hammer, remove the taper roller bearing outer race.
SST 09612-65014




e. Using SST and a press, install the taper roller bearing.
SST 09316-60010 (09316-00010, 09316-00040)




f. Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09316-60010 (09316-00010)
g. Coat the lip of oil seal with MP grease.




h. Remove any packing material and be careful not to drop oil on the contacting surfaces of the transaxle case or case cover.
i. Apply seal packing to the transaxle case cover as shown.
Seal packing: Part No.08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent

HINT: Install the transaxle case cover as soon as the seal packing is applied.




j. Apply sealant to the bolt threads.
Sealant: Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
k. Install and torque the four bolts and three nuts.
Torque: 550 kg-cm (40 ft-lb, 54 N.m)