Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement

OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [AY6A-EL]

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

2. Remove the front splash shield. Service and Repair

3. Disconnect the drive shaft from the transaxle. Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

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

5. Remove the oil seal lip using a utility knife.

6. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
Transaxle Case Side





Converter Housing Side






CAUTION:
- Do not damage the transaxle case.
- Do not damage the differential case.

7. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.
Transaxle Case Side





Converter Housing Side






CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal.

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

9. Install the drive shaft to the transaxle. Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

10. Install the front splash shield. Service and Repair

11. Add ATF. Adjustments

12. Adjust the ATF level. Adjustments

13. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". Mechanical System Test