Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the drive shaft from the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the oil seal lip using a utility knife.
Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver (Transaxle Case Side)

Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver (Converter Housing Side)
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the transaxle case.
- Do not damage the differential case.
Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.

Fig 3: Tapping Oil Seal Using SST And Hammer (Transaxle Case Side)

Fig 4: Tapping Oil Seal Using SST And Hammer (Converter Housing Side)
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
Install the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the drive shaft to the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)
Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)
Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)