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Extension Case Oil Seal: Replacement

  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "N" range.
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  4. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the extension case oil seal using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protection tape, etc.
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  7. Using the ST, install a new extension case oil seal.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip and peripheral surface.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: OIL SEAL INSTALLER (498057300)

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  8. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
  10. Shift the select lever to "P range".
  11. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  12. Apply the parking brake.
  13. Check the CVTF level. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CVTF>INSPECTION .
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