9-2X F4-2.0L Turbo (2005)
Fit a new oil seal using ST.
ST 32005104 INSTALLER
Install the companion flange.
Note: Use a plastic hammer to install the companion flange.
Tighten the self-locking nut within the specified torque range so that the preload of companion flange becomes the same as that before replacing oil
seal.
ST 32005101 FLANGE WRENCH
Note: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 181 Nm (18.5 kgf-m, 134 ft. lbs.)
Hereafter, reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Fill the differential carrier with gear oil to the bottom of filler plug hole after installing.
Rear Differential Side Oil Seal
INSPECTION
Make sure that there is no oil leakage from side oil seal.
If there is any oil leakage, replace the oil seal.
REPLACEMENT
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Move the select lever or gear shift lever to "N".
Release the parking brake.
Loosen both wheel nuts.
Jack-up the vehicle and support it with rigid racks.
Remove the wheels.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Remove the DOJ of rear drive shaft from rear differential.