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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Side Oil Seal

Rear Differential Side Oil Seal

INSPECTION

Make sure that there is no leakage from side oil seal. If there is any leakage, replace the 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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