Oil Seal (Change Rod Assembly)

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Remove the drain plug and washer.
3. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove the transverse member.
5. Disconnect the change control rod from the transaxle.
6. Remove the joint and boot from the change rod assembly.




7. Remove the oil seal.




8. Install the new oil seal by using a pipe.
9. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.

Outer diameter of pipe: 26.0 mm (1.02 in)




10. Install the boot and joint to the change rod assembly with the boot draining hole facing downward.

Tightening torque: 13.8-18.6 N.m (140-190 kgf.cm, 122-164 in.lbf)

11. Connect the change control rod.

Tightening torque: 19-25 N.m (1.9-2.6 kgf.m, 14-18 ft.lbf)




12. Add the specified amount and type of oil.
13. Install the transverse member.

Tightening torque: 94-131 N.m (9.5-13.4 kgf.m, 69-96 ft.lbf)