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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

DT 46470 (DW260-030) Differential Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255955  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the drive axles. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement in Front Drive Axle.
  3. Important: Do NOT damage the bore of the transaxle case.

  4. Remove the transaxle drive seal using a flat-bladed tool. If necessary, crush the seal first in order to loosen the seal from the case.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1255956  Size: SH
  1. Use DT 46470  (1) to install the transaxle drive seal.
  2. Install the drive axles. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement in Front Drive Axle.
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.