Highlander LTD 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Differential Oil Seal
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1
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 RH
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
6. REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
a. Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL
a. Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
8. INSTALL TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
a. Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011)
Oil seal drive in depth: 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 inch)
b. Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.