Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement - Left

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement - Left

^/5GTools Required
- J 34115 Left Side Axle Seal Installer
- J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link from the left stabilizer shaft.
4. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle.
5. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle.
6. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle.
7. Secure the left drive axle to the left steering knuckle and the strut.
8. Use a flat bladed screwdriver or a suitable tool to remove the oil seal (409) from the transaxle side case (401).

Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the seal lip with transaxle fluid.

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.

2. Install J 37292-B in the seal (409).





3. Use J 34115 to install the new seal.
4. Remove the J 37292-B.
5. Install the drive axle to the transaxle.
6. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle.
7. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle.
8. Install the left stabilizer shaft link to the left lower stabilizer shaft.
9. Install the left front tire and wheel.
10. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Do Not Overfill the Transmission Notice in Service Precautions.

11. Adjust the fluid level.
12. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
13. Inspect for proper fluid level.
14. Inspect for fluid leaks.