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Oil Seal: Replacement

  1. Clean transmission exterior.
  2. Drain gear oil completely.
    NOTE: Tighten drain plug after draining gear oil.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb) 
      Fig 1: Draining Gear Oil
      G02037181
  3. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  4. Remove heat shield cover.
  5. Remove propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT .
  6. Using ST, remove the oil seal.

    ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY

    Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal
    G02037182
  7. Using ST, install the oil seal.

    ST 498057300 INSTALLER

    Fig 3: Installing Oil Seal
    G02037183
  8. Install the propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT .
  9. Install the heat shield cover.
  10. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
  11. Pour gear oil and check the oil level. See Transmission Gear Oil  .
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