Drive Pinion Seal

Drive Pinion Seal
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the active on-demand coupling.
For additional information, refer to Active On-Demand Coupling - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AWF21 AWD Active On-Demand Coupling [Vehicles With: AWF21 6-Speed Automatic Transmission]
For additional information, refer to Active On-Demand Coupling - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - M66 AWD





CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the edges of the component.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.
3 Using the special tool, punch a hole in the oil seals outer edge.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Crankshaft Oil Seal, 303-538





CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the mating faces.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping oil.
4 Using the special tools and a self tapping screw, remove the oil seal.
Special Service Tool




Remover, Seals, 308-615

Special Service Tool




Slide Hammer, 100-012

Installation






CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the seal.

CAUTION: Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.
1 Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
Special Service Tool




Installer, Differential Pinion Seal, 205-865
2 Install the active on-demand coupling.
For additional information, refer to Active On-Demand Coupling - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AWF21 AWD Active On-Demand Coupling [Vehicles With: AWF21 6-Speed Automatic Transmission]
For additional information, refer to Active On-Demand Coupling - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Manual Transaxle - M66 AWD
3 Check and top-up the differential case.
For additional information, refer to Differential Draining and Filling Procedures