Frontier XE King Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2001)
8. Install a new oil seal with suitable tool.
After installing new oil seal, coat sealing lip with multi-purpose grease.
9. Apply recess of axle case end with multi-purpose grease.
10. Apply gear oil to the spline of axle shaft. Coat seal surface of axle shaft with multi-purpose grease (as shown).
11. Adjust axial end play.
a. Select end shims.
Standard thickness including seal: 1.5 mm (0.059 inch)
Axle case end shim: Refer to "WHEEL BEARING (REAR)", under Specifications.
Do not insert end shims between case seal and bearing cage.
b. Insert axle shaft with Tool as a guide.
When inserting axle shaft, be careful not to damage oil seal.
c. Measure end play of axle shaft.
Axial end play:
Servicing only one side of axle shaft
0.02 - 0.15 mm (0.0008 - 0.0059 inch)
Servicing both side axle shafts
On first axle shaft (right or left) adjust axial end play
0.30 - 0.90 mm (0.0118 - 0.0354 inch)
After servicing second axle shaft, total end play
0.02 - 0.15 mm (0.0008 - 0.0059 inch)