Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the drive axles. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Diesel - Automatic and Manual) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Gasoline - Automatic Transaxle) or Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Gasoline - Manual Transaxle) .
- Remove the transaxle drive seal using a flat-bladed tool. If necessary, crush the seal first in order to loosen the seal from the case.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
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IMPORTANT:
Do NOT damage the bore of the transaxle case.