Removal Procedure

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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle.

Fig 1: Transaxle Oil Level/Filler Plug And Drain Plug

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Remove the transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) from the transaxle.
Remove the transaxle drain plug (2) from the transaxle.
Drain the transaxle oil.
Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
Remove the drive axle shaft oil seal from the transaxle.