Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Rear Oil Seal

REMOVAL








1. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool.
2. Remove rear propeller shaft.
3. Remove front propeller shaft. (AWD models) Refer to PR-14 Components.
4. Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly (AWD models).
5. Remove rear oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch rear extension assembly (2WD models) or adapter case assembly (AWD models).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage and A/T fluid level.





1. As shown in the figure, use the drift to drive rear oil seal into rear extension assembly (2WD models) or adapter case assembly (AWD models) until it is flush.

CAUTION:
^ Do not reuse rear oil seal.
^ Apply ATF to rear oil seal.

2. Install transfer assembly to A/T assembly. (AWD models)
3. Install front propeller shaft. (AWD models) Refer to PR-14, Components.
4. Install rear propeller shaft.
5. Install exhaust front tube and center muffler.