Oil Seal (Oil Pump) Replacement

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CAUTION:

The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the torque converter splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
- Do not drop the torque converter.
Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the oil pump body.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal From Oil Pump Body Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
CAUTION:
- Do not to damage the bushing on the oil pump body.
Using the SST and a hammer, install the oil seal to the oil pump body.

Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal To Oil Pump Body Using SST And Hammer
Coat the lip of the oil seal with grease.
Install the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
- Do not drop the torque converter.
- Do not pinch fingers.
Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 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 .)