Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the under cover.

3. Drain the ATF. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

CAUTION:
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

4. Remove the drive shaft. Front Axle / Front Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

5. Remove the joint shaft. Joint Shaft Removal/Installation

6. Remove the oil seal using a flat-head screwdriver.

7. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.






8. Install the joint shaft. Joint Shaft Removal/Installation

9. Install the drive shaft. Front Axle / Front Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

10. Add the ATF. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

11. Install the under cover.

12. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". Mechanical System Test