Oil Seal Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Drain the ATF. (See
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT ).CAUTION:
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
- Remove the drive shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC] )
- Remove the oil seal.
- Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.
- Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
- Install the drive shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC] )
- Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT ).
- Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST ).