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Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
4. Remove the right stabilizer shaft link from the right lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
5. Remove the right tie rod end from the right steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.
6. Remove the right lower ball joint from the right steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.
7. Remove the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
8. Secure the right drive axle to the right steering knuckle and strut.
9. Use the Axle Boot Remover J 23129 with a slide hammer J 6125-1B tool to pry out the seal (409). Do NOT damage the seal bore.

Installation Procedure

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





1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
2. Use the J 29130 to install a new seal.
3. Install the J 37292-B in the seal.

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

4. Install the drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
5. Remove the J 37292-B.
6. Install the right lower ball joint to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement.
7. Install the right tie rod end to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.
8. Install the right stabilizer shaft link to the right lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
9. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
10. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Adjust the fluid level.
13. Inspect for proper fluid level.
14. Inspect for fluid leaks.
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