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Right Side





^ Tools Required
- J 23129 Universal Seal Remover
- J 6125-1B Slide Hammer Adapter
- J 6125-B Slide Hammer
- J 29130 Axle Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the right stabilizer shaft link from the right lower control arm.
4. Remove the right tie rod end from the right steering knuckle.
5. Remove the right lower ball joint from the right steering knuckle.
6. Disconnect the right drive axle from the transaxle.
7. Secure the right drive axle to the right steering knuckle and strut.
8. Use the J 23129 and the J 6125-1B to remove the seal (4).

Installation Procedure
1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.





2. Use the J 29130 to install a new seal (4).

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.

3. Connect the drive axle to the transaxle.
4. Install the right lower ball joint to the right steering knuckle.
5. Install the right tie rod end to the right steering knuckle.
6. Install the right stabilizer shaft link to the right steering knuckle.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Fill the transaxle to the proper level.
10. Inspect the transaxle fluid level.
11. Inspect for fluid leaks.