Armada 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2006)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Side 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 shaft using a suitable
wire.
2. Remove the side flange using Tools as shown.
a. Install Tool A on the side flange.
Tool number A: KV40104100 ( - )
b. Pull the side flange out using Tool B as shown.
Tool number B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
Circlip installed position: Final drive side
3. Remove the side oil seal using a suitable tool as shown.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the sealing lips of the side oil seal.
2. Press-fit the new side oil seal using Tool, until the front surface of the side oil seal is level with the end surface of the housing.
Tool number: ST35271000 ( - )
CAUTION:
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Keep the side oil seal even when installing, do not tilt the side oil seal when pressing it in.
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Discard the old side oil seal, always install a new side oil seal.
3. Install the side flange using Tool.