For 1990-2009 cars only
Tools Required
| • | J 23129 Universal Seal Remover |
| • | J 6125-1B Slide Hammer Adapter |
| • | J 6125-B Slide Hammer |
| • | J 34115 Sprocket Bearing Installer |
| • | J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector |
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement.
- Remove the left stabilizer shaft links from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
- Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the left lower ball joint from the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement.
- Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Reposition and secure the left wheel drive shaft to the left steering knuckle and strut.
- Using the J 6125-B with the J 6125-1B and the J 23129 remove the wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) from the transmission.
Installation Procedure
- Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
- Install the J 37292-B into the new seal (409).
- Using the J 34115 install a new seal (409).
- Install the wheel drive shaft to the transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the J 37292-B .
- Install the left lower ball joint to the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement.
- Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the left stabilizer shaft links to the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
- Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement.
- Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Refill the automatic transmission with automatic transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
- Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis .
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.
