Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [AW6A-EL]

OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL]

Transaxle Case Side

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the ATF. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [AW6A-EL]

CAUTION:
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

3. Remove the drive shaft (left side). Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
- Do not damage the transaxle case.
- Do not damage the differential case.

4. Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.

5. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.






CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal.

6. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.






Substitution SST
- 49 H028 202
Outer diameter: 54.5-61 mm {2.15-2.40 in}
Inner diameter: 52 mm {2.05 in} or more
Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more

7. Install the drive shaft (left side). Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

8. Add ATF to the specified level. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [AW6A-EL]

9. Connect the negative cable.

10. Perform the mechanical system test. AW6A-EL Transmission

Converter Housing Side

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the ATF. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [AW6A-EL]

CAUTION:
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

3. Remove the drive shaft (right side). Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

4. Remove the joint shaft. Joint Shaft Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
- Do not damage the converter housing.
- Do not damage the differential case.

5. Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.

6. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.






CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal.

7. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.






Substitution SST
- 49 F027 009
Outer diameter: 76.8 mm {3.02 in}
Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more

8. Install the joint shaft. Joint Shaft Removal/Installation

9. Install the drive shaft (right side). Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

10. Add ATF to the specified level. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [AW6A-EL]

11. Connect the negative cable.

12. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". AW6A-EL Transmission