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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 43068 Axle Seal Installer
    • J 45000 Seal Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.

  3. Object Number: 889755  Size: SH
  4. Using J 45000 , remove the wheel drive shaft oil seal from the transmission case.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 889756  Size: SH

    Important: The seal must install flush with the case flange.

  1. Using the J 43068 , install the front wheel drive shaft oil seal into the transmission case.
  2. Install the drive axle assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  3. Lower the vehicle
  4. Check the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
  5. .