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Installation Procedure

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  1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
  2. Install the J 37292-B  into the new seal (409).
  3. Using the J 34115  install a new seal (409).

    Important:  Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do NOT allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface or damage to the seal will occur.

  4. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transaxle. Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  5. Remove the J 37292-B. 
  6. Install the left lower ball joint to the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT .
  7. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  8. Install the left stabilizer shaft bracket to the left lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
  9. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
  10. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Refill the automatic transmission with automatic transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURE  .
  13. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks. Refer to FLUID LEAK DIAGNOSIS  .
    Fig 1: Installing Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal (Left)
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