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Transfer Case Rear Oil Seal: Replacement: Replacement

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  1. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE REAR OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST, remove the transfer case rear oil seal from the transfer extension housing sub-assembly.
      Fig 1: Removing Transfer Case Rear Oil Seal From Transfer Extension Housing Sub-Assembly
      GTY243920Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09308-00010 
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the oil seal contact surface or the inside surface of the oil seal.

  3. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE REAR OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new transfer case rear oil seal into the transfer extension housing sub-assembly until it reaches the position shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09325-20010 

      Drive in depth

      1.1 to 1.9 mm (0.0433 to 0.0748 in.)

      NOTE:

      Do not tilt the oil seal during installation.

      Fig 2: Driving In Transfer Case Rear Oil Seal Into Transfer Extension Housing Sub-Assembly
      GTY243918Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply a small amount of MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  5. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL  See step  1