Tools Required

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



8. Use the J 23129 and the J 6125-1B to remove the seal (4).

1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
2. Use the J 29130 to install a new seal (4).

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.

3. Connect the drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
4. Install the right lower ball joint to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
5. Install the right tie rod end to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
6. Install the right stabilizer shaft link to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
7. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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.