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Differential Side Retainer

NOTE: After adjusting the backlash and tooth contact, replace the differential side retainer oil seal and O-ring with new parts.
  1. Press-fit the side bearing outer race to the differential side retainer.
  2. Install a new differential side retainer oil seal using the ST.
    NOTE:
    • Apply differential oil to the lip section of the differential side retainer oil seal.
    • 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.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER (18675AA000)

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  3. Install a new O-ring.
NOTE: Apply the differential gear oil to O-ring.
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