Transfer Case Oil Seal (For Rh Side) Replacement

Remove the filler plug and gasket.

Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque:

39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque:

39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

Squeeze the ends of the snap ring, and remove the snap ring from the bearing bracket.

Remove the bearing bracket bolt and front drive shaft from the bearing bracket.

NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
2. Do not damage the boot.
   
3. Do not allow the drive shaft to fall off.
   

HINT:

If the connection is stiff, use a brass bar and hammer to lightly tap the edge of the inboard joint RH and remove it.

Remove the 3 bolts and bracket from the transaxle.

Using SST, tap out the oil seal from the transfer.

SST

09308-00010

Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal.

SST

09316-60011(09316-00011)

Standard depth:

7.5 to 8.5 mm (0.30 to 0.33 in.)

NOTICE:

Do not damage the oil seal lip.

Coat a new oil seal lip with MP grease.

Install the bracket to the transaxle with the 3 bolt.

Torque:

64 N*m{653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf}

Coat the splines of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil.

Align the shaft splines and securely insert the drive shaft.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the oil seal.

Squeeze the ends of the snap ring and install it to the bearing bracket.

Install a new bearing bracket bolt.

Torque:

32 N*m{330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf}

Remove the transfer case plug No. 2 (for filler) and gasket.

Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.
If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.

Oil grade:

Hypoid gear oil SX API GL-5 or equivalent

Viscosity:

SAE 85W-90

Standard capacity:

0.45 liter (0.48 US qts, 0.40 Imp. qts)

NOTICE:

1. When adding oil, pour it slowly.
   
2. Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
   

When the oil level is too low, check for oil leakage.

Install a new gasket into the case plug (for filler) and then install the plug.

Torque:

39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}

Stop the vehicle in a level place.

Remove the transaxle filler plug and gasket.

Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug opening. If the result is not as specified, add transaxle oil.

Oil grade:

GL-4

Viscosity:

SAE 75W

Standard capacity:

2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)

NOTICE:

1. Too much or too little oil will lead to transaxle problems.
   
2. After adjusting the oil level, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
   

Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.

Install the transaxle filler plug and a new gasket.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}