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OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL)

J2-8prose procedure

PREPARATION

SST

REPLACEMENT

  1. 1
    Remove the drain plug and washer. (Refer to Replacement, page J2-7.)
    Underbody view of the transaxle drain plug being removed with oil draining into a container.
  2. 2
    Drain the oil into a suitable container.
  3. 3
    Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle. (Refer to page J2-12.)
  4. 4
    Remove the oil seal by using a screwdriver.
    Removing the differential oil seal from the transaxle case using a screwdriver.
  5. 5
    Using the SST and a hammer, tap the new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.
    Installing the new oil seal by tapping the SST 49 B001 795 with a hammer until it contacts the transaxle case.
  6. 6
    Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
  7. 7
    Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle. (Refer to page J2-46.)
    Inserting the drive shaft and joint shaft into the transaxle.
  8. 8
    Add the specified amount and type of oil. (Refer to page J2-7.)

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