Matrix AWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL: REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER PLUG See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair
2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair
3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Remove Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust
Pipe/Service and Repair/Removal.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Remove Drive Shaft Assembly See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Shaft Assembly/Removal.
6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, remove the rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.
SST: 09308-00010
7. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of a new rear differential side gear shaft oil seal.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap the rear differential side gear shaft oil seal into the rear differential carrier and differential side bearing retainer.
SST: 09554-22010
Oil seal driven in depth (A):
4.2 to 4.8 mm (0.165 to 0.189 in.)
8. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Install Drive Shaft Assembly See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Shaft Assembly/Installation.
9. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair
10. INSPECT AND ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL OIL See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair
11. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedure up to Install Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust
Pipe/Service and Repair/Installation.
12. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
