4 Runner 4WD V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L SOHC (3VZ-E) (1989)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Differential Seals
OIL SEAL ON-VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT FROM DIFFERENTIAL
(a) Place matchmarks on the flanges.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and nuts.
2. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE
3. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND OIL SLINGER
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal from the housing.
SST 09308-10010
(b) Remove the oil slinger.
4. REMOVE FRONT BEARING AND BEARING SPACER
5. INSTALL NEW BEARING SPACER AND FRONT BEARING
6. INSTALL OIL SLINGER AND NEW OIL SEAL
(a) Install the oil slinger facing, as shown.
(b) Using SST, drive in a new oil seal, as shown. SST 09554-22010
Oil seal drive in depth: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
(c) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
7. INSTALL COMPANION FLANGE
8. ADJUST DRIVE PINION BEARING PRELOAD