MPV LX 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)
3. Install the pinion shaft into the housing without allowing the teeth of the pinion to touch the oil seal.
Upper Bearing Assembly Note (12)
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Apply ATF to the upper bearing, then install it.
Oil Seal Assembly Note (13)
1. Apply ATF to the new oil seal, and fill inside the lip with grease (lithium-based, NLGI No.2).
2. Slide the SST over the serrations of the pinion shaft component.
3. Slide the oil seal over the SST and position it in the housing.
4. Tap the oil seal evenly into the housing by using the SST until the snap ring groove is just visible.
5. Install a new snap ring into the ring groove.
Lower Bearing Locknut Assembly Note (16)
1. Temporarily install the tie rod on the tube side of the rack.
