Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]
1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Drain the ATF. Procedures
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.
5. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. Drive Shaft Removal/Installation Joint Shaft Removal/Installation
6. Remove the oil seal using the screwdriver.
7. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.
8. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
9. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. Drive Shaft Removal/Installation Joint Shaft Removal/Installation
10. Add ATF to the specified level. Procedures
11. Perform the mechanical system test. Mechanical System Test