Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side


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



Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension) .
4. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Front Suspension) .
5. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Front Suspension) .
6. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
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. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the left lower ball joint to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Front Suspension) .
7. Install the left tie rod end to the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Front Suspension) .
8. Install the left stabilizer shaft link to the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension) .
9. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
10. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Do Not Overfill the Transmission Notice .

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