QX56 V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2004)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear
Front Oil Seal
FRONT OIL SEAL
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drive shaft inside flange bolts to disconnect the rear drive shafts from the rear final drive. Support the rear drive shafts using suitable
wire.
NOTE: Disconnecting the rear drive shafts is necessary to measure the total preload accurately.
2. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
CAUTION: Do not damage the propeller shaft tube.
3. Check the total preload.
4. Put a mark on the end of the drive pinion corresponding to the position mark "B" on the companion flange as shown.
CAUTION:
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Use paint to make the matching mark "B" on the drive pinion. Never damage the drive pinion.
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The mark "B" on the companion flange indicates the maximum vertical runout position.
5. Remove drive pinion nut using Tool as shown.