Frontier SC King Cab 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2001)
6.
Remove the axle shaft and brake backing plate assembly from the housing (see Figure B4).
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The axle shaft will have gear oil on it.
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Wipe the gear oil off of the axle shaft.
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Do not wipe the gear oil into the axle housing or axle bearing.
7.
Remove the old axle shaft seal from the axle housing as follows:
A.
Insert the legs of the Seal Remover # J-26941 into the center of the axle shaft seal and tighten the thumb screw until the legs fully contact the
inner metal "ring" portion of the seal (see Figure B5).