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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 34115 Left Side Axle Seal Installer
    • J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector

Removal Procedure

  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 engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  5. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
  6. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
  7. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  8. Secure the left drive axle to the left steering knuckle and strut.

  9. Object Number: 164799  Size: SH
  10. Use a screwdriver or other suitable tool in order to pry out the seal. Do NOT damage the seal bore.

Installation Procedure

  1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid in order to lubricate the seal lip.

  2. Object Number: 190634  Size: SH
  3. Use J 34115 in order to install a new seal.
  4. Install J 37292-B in the seal.
  5. Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do NOT allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface or damage to the seal will occur.

  6. Connect the drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  7. Remove the J 37292-B .
  8. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
  9. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
  10. Install the left stabilizer shaft link to the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  11. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  12. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Adjust the fluid level.
  15. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
  16. Inspect for proper fluid level.
  17. Inspect for fluid leaks.