Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION





1. Drain the ATF.
2. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft.
3. Remove and discard the oil seal using a screwdriver.
4. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SSTs contacts the transaxle case.
5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.

Caution:
^ The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

6. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft.
7. Add ATF to the specified level.
8. Carry out the mechanical system test.