OIL SEAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [JA5A-EL]

1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [JA5A-EL].)

2. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT (AJ) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See DRIVE SHAFT (AJ) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove and discard the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver.

4. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SSTs contacts the transaxle case.

5. Coast the lip of the oil seal with ATF.

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.

6. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT (AJ) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See DRIVE SHAFT (AJ) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [JA5A-EL].)

8. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [JA5A-EL].)