Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]

1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

b. Remove the drive shaft and/or joint shaft. Drive Shaft Removal/Installation Joint Shaft Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

c. Remove the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver.

3. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST (body) contacts the transaxle case.






4. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.

5. Install the drive shaft and/or joint shaft. Drive Shaft Removal/Installation Joint Shaft Removal/Installation

6. Add the ATF. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

7. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

8. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". Mechanical System Test