Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement - Right

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement - Right

Tools Required
- J 6125-B Slide Hammer
- J 23129 Universal Seal Remover
- J 29130 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
- J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the right stabilizer shaft link from the right stabilizer shaft.
4. Remove the right tie rod end from the right steering knuckle.
5. Remove the right lower ball joint from the right steering knuckle.
6. Remove the right drive axle from the transaxle.
7. Secure the right drive axle to the right steering knuckle and the strut.
8. Use the J 6125-B (3) and the J 23129 (4) to remove the oil seal (1) from the extension housing (2).

Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the seal lip with transaxle fluid.
2. Install J 37292-B in the seal (4).





3. Use J 29130 to install the new seal (4).
4. Remove the J 37292-B.

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.

5. Install the drive axle to the transaxle.
6. Install the right lower ball joint to the right steering knuckle.
7. Install the right tie rod end to the right steering knuckle.
8. Install the right stabilizer shaft link to the right stabilizer shaft.
9. Install the right front tire and wheel.
10. Lower the vehicle.

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

11. Check and fill the transaxle fluid as necessary.
12. Inspect for fluid leaks.