Halfshaft Seal LH

Halfshaft Seal LH





Special Tool(s)

Removal





1. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by five turns.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.





3. CAUTION: Leave the tie-rod-end retaining nut in place to protect the ball joint stud.

Loosen the tie-rod end retaining nut.





4. CAUTION: Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.

Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle.
- Remove and discard the retaining nut.





5. Detach the lower arm from the wheel knuckle.





6. CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.

Using the special tools, detach the halfshaft from the transaxle.
- Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
7. Remove the halfshaft seal.

Installation





1. Using the special tools, install the halfshaft seal.





2. CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.

CAUTION: Do not damage the halfshaft seal.

CAUTION: Make sure the snap ring is correctly seated.

Attach the halfshaft to the transaxle.





3. Attach the lower arm to the wheel knuckle.





4. WARNING: Install a new tie-rod end retaining nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle.
5. Install the wheel and tire.





6. Tighten the strut and spring assembly top mount nuts.
7. Check the transmission fluid level and top off with automatic transmission fluid, if necessary.