Replacement of Driveshaft Oil Seals

Replacement




Jack up the vehicle, support it on safety stands, and then drain the transaxle oil. Next, use the following procedure to replace the driveshaft oil seals:
1. Remove the front wheel(s).
2. Remove the splash shield(s).
3. Separate the front stabilizer from the lower arm.




4. Remove the clinch bolt and pull the lower arm downward. Separate the knuckle from the lower arm ball-joint.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball-joint dust boot.

5. Remove the cotter pin then disconnect the tie-rod end with the SST.




6. Separate the driveshaft by pulling the front hub outward. Do not use too much force at once, increase the force gradually.

NOTE:
a. Do not to allow the driveshaft ball-joint to be bent to its maximum extent.
b. Support the driveshaft using string, wire, etc.




7. Remove the oil seal with a flat-tipped screwdriver.




8. Tap the new oil seal into the transaxle case with the SST.

NOTE:
a. Tap in until the oil seal installer contacts the case.
b. Coat the oil seal lip with transaxle oil.




9. Replace the driveshaft end clip with a new one. Insert the clip with the gap at the top of the groove.




10. Install the driveshaft as follows:
1. Pull the front hub outward, then fit the driveshaft into the transaxle.
2. Insert the driveshaft into the transaxle by pushing on the wheel hub assembly.

NOTE:
a. Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
b. After installation is finished, pull the front hub slowly outward to check that the driveshaft is held securely by the clip.




11. Install the lower arm ball-joint to the knuckle, and tighten the clinch bolt.

Tightening torque: 43-54 N.m (4.4-5.5 m-kg, 32-40 ft-lb)

12. Install the tie-rod end and new coffer pin.

Tightening torque: 29-44 N.m (3.0-4.5 m-kg, 22-33 ft-lb)




13. Adjust and tighten the stabilizer.

Tightening torque: 16-23 N.m (1.6-2.3 m-kg, 12-17 ft-lb)
Dimension: 20.1 mm (0.79 in)




14. Install the drain plug.

Tightening torque: 39-59 N.m (4.0-6.0 m-kg, 29-43 ft-lb)

15. Install the wheel.

Tightening torque: 88-118 N.m (9.0-12.0 m-kg, 65-87 ft-lb)

16. Add the correct quantity of the specified oil.

Type: A.T.F.: DEXRON II or M2C33-F

Capacity:
3.65 liters (3.9 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)