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before oil seal replacement.

ST 498427200 FLANGE WRENCH

NOTE:  Use a new self-locking nut.

16) Hereafter, reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Rear Differential Side Oil Seal

REPLACEMENT 

1) Remove the rear differential. 
2) Remove the rear differential side oil seal using a screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape to prevent the side retainer from scratches.
3) Using the ST, install the oil seal to the side retainer.
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T-type and VA2-type

ST 398437700 DRIFT

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VA1-type 

ST 498447100 INSTALLER

4) Install the rear differential.

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