Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Drive Axle Shaft Seal Replacement

Tools Required
^ J26941 Pinion Shaft and Countergear Bearing Cup Remover
^ J23907 Slide Hammer
^ J36850 Transmission Assembly Lubricant
^ J42176 Universal Driver Handle
^ J42176-10 Driver Handle Extension
^ J46007 Wheel Drive Axle Seal Installer

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the transaxle differential drain plug.





3. Remove the differential drain plug from the transaxle and drain the transaxle fluid.
4. To service the left oil seal, remove the left splash shield from the vehicle. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left.
5. To service the right oil seal, remove the right splash shield from the vehicle. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right.
6. Remove the front tire and wheel.
7. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle.





8. Remove the drive axle shaft seal (1) from the transaxle using J26941 with J23907.
9. Inspect the differential-side joint surface of the drive axle assembly where the drive axle makes contact with the drive axle shaft seal. The surface should be smooth and free of any burrs or scarring which may damage the drive axle shaft fluid seal. If damage to the differential-side joint is evident, replace the differential-side joint.

Installation Procedure
1. Using J46007 and J42176-10 and J42176, install the new drive axle shaft seal into the transaxle.
2. Apply J36850 to the new drive axle shaft seal lip.
3. Install the drive axle into the vehicle.
4. Install the front tire and wheel.
5. Install the left splash shield on the vehicle, if removed.
6. Install the right splash shield on the vehicle, if removed.





7. Install the transaxle differential drain plug.

Tighten the drain plug to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).

8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Refill the transaxle, as necessary.