Sidekick JSS 4D Hard Top 2WD L4-1.8L (1997)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear axle shaft. See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair
2. Fix brake back plate by inserting screwdriver to the hole for bearing retainer mounting.
3. Remove rear axle shaft inner oil seal.
Special Tool (A): 09913-50121 or equivalent.
NOTE: Take cure not to bend the brake pipe.
INSTALLATION
1. Using special tools (B) drive in oil seal until it contacts oil seal protector in axle housing.
NOTE:
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Make sure that oil seal is free from inclination as it is installed.
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Refer to figure so that oil seal is installed in proper direction.
Special Tool (B): 09913-85210
"A": Grease 99000-25010 or equivalents.
2. For procedure hereafter, refer to rear axle shaft. See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair
