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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement (Left)

Removal Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 23129 Axle Boot Remover
- J 6125-1B Slide Hammer





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the left engine splash shield.
4. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
5. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer in Steering and Suspension.
6. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
8. Secure the left drive axle to the left steering knuckle and strut.
9. Use J23129 and J 6125-1B in order to remove the axle oil seal (409) from the case cover (401).

Installation Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 34115 Left 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 34115 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. Connect the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
5. Remove the J 37292-B.
6. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer in Steering and Suspension.
8. Install the left stabilizer shaft link to the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
9. Install the left engine splash shield.
10. Install the left front tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Adjust the fluid level. Refer to the following information.
^ Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure
^ Capacities - Approximate Fluid
13. Inspect for fluid leaks.
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