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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement (Right)

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





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the right engine splash shield.
4. Remove the right stabilizer shaft link from the right lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
5. Remove the right tie rod end from the right steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer in Steering and Suspension.
6. Remove the right lower ball joint from the right steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Disconnect 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 J 23129 and J 6125-1B in order to remove the axle oil seal (4) from the case extension assembly.

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. Connect the right 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 in Steering and Suspension.
7. Install the right tie rod end to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer in Steering and Suspension.
8. Install the right stabilizer shaft link to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
9. Install the right engine splash shield.
10. Install the right front tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Adjust the fluid level. Refer to the following information.
^ Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.
^ Specifications
13. Inspect for fluid leaks.

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