Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Swift + and 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle in Front Drive Axle.
- Remove the drive axle seal by lifting the outer lip of the seal with a pry bar.
NOTE:
While using a pry bar to remove the axle seal, use extreme care not to damage the bearing adjusting ring on the transmission case.