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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Front Differential Oil Seal: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL 

    Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) 

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

  4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT TRANSAXLE CASE COVER OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST, remove the oil seal.

      SST 09308-00010

      Fig 1: Using SST To Remove Oil Seal
      G02890167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST, remove the oil seal.

      SST 09308-00010

      Fig 2: Using SST To Remove Oil Seal
      G02890168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT TRANSAXLE CASE COVER OIL SEAL 
    1. Coat a new oil seal lip with MP grease.
    2. Using SST and a hammer, install the oil seal.

      SST 09608-10010, 09950-70010 (09951-07200)

      Drive in depth: 0 +/- 0.5 mm (0 +/- 0.020 in.) 

    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip. 
RENDER: 1.0x

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