Tacoma 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2006)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Carrier Oil Seal
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD on, Regular Cab)
3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD on, Except Regular Cab)
4. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD on, Regular Cab)
5. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD on, Regular Cab)
6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT
a. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the nut.
SST 09930-00010
b. Using SST to hold the companion flange, remove the nut.
SST 09330-00021
7. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR
a. Using SST, remove the companion flange.
SST 09950-30012 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03030)
8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
a. Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308-10010