SEAL, Axle Drive Shaft: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean axle shaft seal bore of any excess sealant.
- Align (bellhousing side) axle shaft seal with axle shaft seal bore.
- Install axle seal on Seal Installer 9928 and Handle C-4171 and insert into axle shaft seal bore.
- Tap seal into position until seated against transaxle case.
- Align axle shaft seal with axle shaft seal bore.
- Install (case side) axle seal on Seal Installer 9934 and Handle C-4171 and insert into axle shaft seal bore.
- Tap seal into position until seated against transaxle case.
- Install axle shaft. Refer to Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft - Installation
- Check transaxle fluid level and adjust as necessary.