Extension Case Oil Seal: Replacement

Release the parking brake.
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor, Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "N" range.

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Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
Remove the extension case oil seal using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protection tape, etc.

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Using the ST, install a new extension case oil seal.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip and peripheral surface.

Preparation tool:

ST: INSTALLER (498057300)

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Install the front exhaust pipe, Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to PROPELLER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT/AXLE>PROPELLER SHAFT>INSTALLATION .
Shift the select lever to "P range".
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor, Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
Apply the parking brake.
Check the CVTF level, Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CVTF>INSPECTION .