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Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [A26M-R]




OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [A26M-R]

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.

2. Remove the under cover.

3. Drain the oil from the transaxle.

4. Remove the front wheels and splash shields.

5. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle. (See Drive Shaft Removal/Installation) (See Joint Shaft Removal/Installation)

6. Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.






7. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SSTs contact the transaxle case.











8. Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.

9. Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle. (See Drive Shaft Removal/Installation) (See Joint Shaft Removal/Installation)

10. Install the wheels and splash shields.

11. Add the specified amount and type of oil. Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26M-R]

12. Install the under cover.