Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
REAR OIL SEALTM-178 Exploded View:
AWD: Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool.
2. Remove rear propeller shaft.
3. Remove exhaust mounting bracket.
4. Remove three-way catalyst (right bank).
5. Remove front propeller shaft.
6. Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly.
7. Remove rear oil seal (1) using a flat-bladed screwdriver (A).
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch adapter case assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
^ As shown in the figure, use the drift [64 mm (2.52 in) dia. commercial service tool] (A) to drive rear oil seal into adapter case assembly until it is flush.
CAUTION:
^ Do not reuse rear oil seal.
^ Apply [1][2]ATF to rear oil seal.
AWD: Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for A/T fluid leakage and A/T fluid level after completing installation. Refer to TM-141, "Inspection". Procedures