Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Final Drive R230
Front Oil Seal
FRONT OIL SEAL
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drive shafts from the rear final drive assembly. Refer to See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Rear Axle Shaft/Removal and Installation.
2. Remove the side flanges and side oil seals. Refer to See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Rear Axle
Shaft/Disassembly and Assembly.
3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Propeller Shaft 2S1410.
4. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Rear Final Drive R230.
NOTE:
Record the total preload torque measurement.
5. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.
Tool number : KV40104000 ( - )
6. Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.
CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
7. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
8. Remove the front oil seal using Tool.