Highlander 4WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
HINT: When replacing the front differential oil seal (LH) or (RH), perform step 1 to 11 or 12 to 21 respectively.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
a. Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
b. Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
5. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL
a. Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 0930-00010
6. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL
a. Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09726-27012 (09726-02041), 09950-70010 (09951-07200)
Oil seal drive in depth: 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 inch)
b. Coat the lip of the oil seal with IMP grease.
7. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
9. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
10. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
12. REMOVE ENGINE ASSY W/TRANSAXLE
13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
14. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSY
15. REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
a. Using a screwdriver with vinyl tape wound around its tip, remove the oil seal.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the housing.