Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

DRIVE AXLE SEAL

Tools Required
KM-519 Ring Installer

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do not damage the bearing adjusting ring with the pry bar.

1. Remove the drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.





2. Remove the drive axle seal by lifting the outer lip of the seal with a pry bar.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the new drive axle seal using the ring installer KM-519 and a hammer.
2. Coat the seal lip with the transaxle fluid.
3. Install the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.