Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Transaxle Side Seals






OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT (ON-VEHICLE)





1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Drain the transaxle oil.
3. Use the following procedure to replace the driveshaft oil seal:
A. Remove the front wheel.
B. Remove the splash shield.
C. Separate the front stabilizer from the lower arm.

NOTICE: Do not damage the dust boots.

4. Remove the pinch bolt and pull the lower arm downward. Separate the knuckle from the lower arm ball joint.





5. Loosen the nut and disconnect the tie-rod end with the SST (or equivalent).

NOTICE: Do not subject the tripod joint to shock when removing the driveshaft.





6. Disconnect the left side driveshaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle.
7. Suspend the left side driveshaft with a rope.
8. Remove three bolts and separate the joint shaft bearing support from the cylinder block.
9. Gently pry the joint shaft from the transaxle and suspend with a rope.





10. Remove the oil seal with a screwdriver.

NOTICE:
- Tap in until the oil seal installer contacts the case.
- Coat the oil seal lip with transaxle oil.





11. Tap the new oil seal into the transaxle case with the SST (or equivalent).





12. Replace the driveshaft end clip with a new one.
13. Insert the driveshaft with the end gap of the clip facing upward.
14. Install the joint shaft into the transaxle.
15. Install the joint shaft support bearing mount onto the cylinder block with three bolts.

Tightening torque: 69-83 ft. lbs.