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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the seal lip with transaxle fluid.
  2. NOTE: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do NOT allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface.
  3. Install J 37292-B  in the seal (409). See Special Tools .
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Left Oil Seal And J 34115
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  5. Use J 34115  to install the new seal. See Special Tools .
  6. Remove the J 37292-B  . See Special Tools .
  7. Install the drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  8. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  9. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  10. Install the left stabilizer shaft link to the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  11. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. CAUTION: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
  14. Adjust the fluid level.
  15. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
  16. Inspect for proper fluid level.
  17. Inspect for fluid leaks.