Tools Required

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
4. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
5. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
6. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
7. Secure the left drive axle to the left steering knuckle and strut.



8. Use the J 6125-B , J 6125-1B , and the J 23129 to remove the seal (409).

1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
2. Use the J 34115 to install a new seal (409).

Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. The splined portion of the axle can cut the seal.

3. Connect the drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle.
4. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
5. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
6. Install the left stabilizer shaft link to the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
7. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the transaxle to the proper level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications .
10. Inspect the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
11. Inspect for fluid leaks.