Right Seal, Replacing, Fwd Vehicles

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the right drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Place the Drip Tray or : SMN372500 underneath.

-- Pry out the seal being careful not to damage the shaft inside the transmission.

Seal, Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Coat the outer edge of the seal and the sealing lips with ATF.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal

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-- Use the : T10105 to install the seal until it stops; do not tilt the seal while doing so.

-- Install the drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the ATF level and add ATF if necessary. Refer to ATF .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .