Special Tools

KM-519 Ring Installer

Caution: While using a pry bar to remove the axle seal, use extreme care not to damage the bearing adjusting ring on the transmission case.

1. Remove the drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement.
2. Remove the drive axle seal by lifting the outer lip of the seal with a pry bar.

1. Install the new drive axle seal using the KM-519  (1) and a hammer.
2. Coat the seal lip with the transaxle fluid.
3. Install the drive. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement.