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Differential Gear O-Ring Replacement

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  1. Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove and discard the O-rings using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Removing O-Rings Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
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    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the differential case.
  6. Apply ATF to the new O-rings and install it to the differential case.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the O-rings.
    • Do not damage the differential case.
  7. Install the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Install the drive shaft (RH) to the joint shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Install the drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Install the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)