Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.
3. Remove the front wheels and splash shields.
4. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle.





5. Remove the oil seals by using a screwdriver.





6. Using the SST and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle
7. Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.
8. Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle.
9. Install the wheels and tires.
10. Install the splash shields.
11. Add the specified amount and type of oil.