Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

AXLE SEAL

REMOVAL
1. Remove axle shaft.





2. Insert a flat-blade pry tool at outer edge of axle shaft seal (Fig. 60).
3. Tap on the pry tool with a small hammer and remove axle shaft seal.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean axle shaft seal bore of any excess sealant.
2. Align axle shaft seal with axle shaft seal bore.
3. Install axle seal on Tool #6709 and C-4171 and insert into axle shaft seal bore.
4. Tap seal into position until seated against transaxle case.
5. Install axle shaft.
6. Check transaxle fluid level and adjust as necessary.