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Left

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Steering and Suspension.
3. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
4. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
5. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
6. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement (Left) or Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement (Right).
8. Secure the left drive axle to the left steering knuckle and strut.





9. Use a screwdriver or other suitable tool in order to pry out the seal. Do NOT damage the seal bore.

Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 34115 Left Side Axle Seal Installer
- J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector





1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid in order to lubricate the seal lip.
2. Use J 34115 in order to install a new seal.
3. Install J 37292-B in the seal.

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 or damage to the seal will occur.

4. Connect the drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement (Left) or Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement (Right).
5. Remove the J 37292-B.
6. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
8. Install the left stabilizer shaft link to the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
9. Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
10. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Steering and Suspension.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Adjust the fluid level.
13. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
14. Inspect for proper fluid level.
15. Inspect for fluid leaks.