Halfshaft Seal - LH: Installation
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- Inspect the bushing surface on the LH halfshaft and the LH halfshaft bushing in the transaxle case for damage or excessive wear. If the LH halfshaft or the LH halfshaft bushing shows signs of excessive wear or damage, inspect the transaxle case for damage. Install a new LH halfshaft. Install a new LH halfshaft bushing. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE CASE BUSHING in this service information.
- If the LH halfshaft or the LH halfshaft bushing shows signs of excessive wear or damage but the transaxle case does not, install a new LH halfshaft. Install a new LH halfshaft bushing. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE CASE BUSHING in this service information.
- If the transaxle case is damaged, install a new LH halfshaft. Install a new transaxle case. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE - 2.5L or TRANSAXLE - 3.0L and TRANSAXLE in this service information.
- If the bushing is not damaged or worn excessively, clean the area behind the seal and install a new seal following this procedure.
- Install a new halfshaft seal on the Differential Seal Installer and Handle.
- Using the Differential Seal Installer and Handle, install the LH halfshaft seal.
- Install the front LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
- Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
- Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.