Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

^ Tools Required:
- J 29130 Right Side Axle Seal Installer
- J 34115 Left Side Axle Seal Installer
- J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Front tire and wheel(s).
3. Inner splash shield(s).
4. Stabilizer shaft link(s) from lower control arms.
5. Tie rod end(s) from steering knuckle(s).
6. Lower ball joint(s) from steering knuckle(s).
7. Drive axle(s) from transaxle.
8. Secure drive axle(s) to steering knuckle/strut(s).
9. Pry out seal with a screwdriver or other suitable tool.
- Do not damage seal bore.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. New seal using J 34115 or J 29130. Lubricate seal lip with a light wipe of transaxle fluid.
2. Install J 37292-B in seal(s).

Important: Carefully guide axle shaft past lip seal. Do not allow shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface, otherwise damage to the seal will occur

3. Drive axle(s) to transaxle.
4. Remove J 37292-B.
5. Lower ball joint(s) to steering knuckle(s).
6. Tie rod end(s) to steering knuckle(s).
7. Stabilizer shaft link(s) to lower control arms.
8. Inner splash shield(s).
9. Front tire and wheel(s).
10. Lower vehicle.

Adjust
- Fluid level.

NOTICE: Do not overfill transaxle. Overfilling causes foaming and loss of fluid through the vent and may damage the automatic transaxle.

Inspect
- For proper completion of repairs.
- For proper fluid level.
- For fluid leaks.