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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.
  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.
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.