Short Stub Shaft Seal Replacement

NOTE: The following procedure can be used to replace the short stub shaft seal without having to remove the transaxle from the vehicle. If the adjuster or bearing located behind the adjuster require replacement, do not use this procedure. Refer to Differential Recondition.

1. Place vehicle in neutral and lift vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove short driveshaft.





3. Index the outer adjuster.





4. Remove Outer adjuster lock.
5. Using special tool 6503, or equivalent loosen outer adjuster, then retighten to the index mark using a torque wrench. Record the amount of torque required to return the index marks to their original location. Remove the adjuster.





6. Use special tool 6558, or equivalent to remove old seal and install new seal.





7. Inspect stub shaft for corrosion. If corrosion exists, wrap stub shaft with wax paper and install seal protector over wax paper.
8. Lube O-ring, threads on adjuster, seal protector and seal lips with gear oil before installing.
9. Install outer adjuster into transaxle case and tighten adjuster within 10 ft. lbs. of the torque reading recorded in step five.
10. Rotate ring gear three or four revolutions in both directions to seat differential bearings.
11. Continue tightening outer adjuster until index marks line up (original location).
12. Install adjuster lock.
13. Install new driveshaft retaining circlip and O-ring on stub shaft. Then reinstall driveshaft.
14. Check fluid level in differential and adjust as required.
15. Road test and recheck for leaks as required.