Right front axle question

[jreask]

I am replacing the right front axle and the oil seal in the diff needs changing. Actually the seal was bad and the CV was leaking so I decided to change the CV along with the seal. Can anyone tell me how deep to push the new seal in? I tried search and came up with nothing.

1997 4Runner 5 speed 4WD 3.4L V6

 

[CallofBooty]

If replacing a cv axle you should push it in with the splines lined up till the c ring snaps in place. Take it for a test drive if it makes loud clicking sound when you turn then its not all the way in.

 

[jreask]

If replacing a cv axle you should push it in with the splines lined up till the c ring snaps in place. Take it for a test drive if it makes loud clicking sound when you turn then its not all the way in.

Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear. I am asking if anyone knows how deep to press or push the new oil seal into the diff?

Thanks

 

[LittleCaesar]

Did you not mark in the diff how far it seats in there? I just changed an axle today and I want to say between 3/4" and 1"; I would think that the diff has a grove in which it resides in.

Another member, J$$$money, has much more experience and he and/or someone else may chime in.

 

[jreask]

Did you not mark in the diff how far it seats in there? I just changed an axle today and I want to say between 3/4" and 1"; I would think that the diff has a grove in which it resides in.

Another member, J$$$money, has much more experience and he and/or someone else may chime in.

I did look at it, but the PO had some shoddy work done, thus the axle leaking so I am making sure about depth.

Thanks

 

[LittleCaesar]

Well that stinks. Nothing worse than shotty work.

Try the FSM. It may have it in there:
Toyota Tacoma/ 4Runner/ Tundra/ FJ Cruiser Factory Service Manual Page

 

[jreask]

If anyone is interested, I installed the seal just flush with the end of the differential tube. I bought the seal from the dealer for $16.50.
So far no leaks. I also replaced the axle while I had it apart. Also the front diff fluid got changed at the same time. Killed THREE birds with one stone.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Any special tools needed?

Good job.