Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Differential Fluid Seals





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Remove LH/RH halfshafts.





2. NOTE: Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle.

Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the fluid.





3. Remove and discard the differential seal(s).
1 Install the special tool.
2 Install the special tool.
3 Remove and discard the differential seal(s).

Installation





1. Using the special tool, install the differential seal.
2. Install LH/RH halfshafts.





3. Install the transaxle drain plug.
4. Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle.





5. Add automatic transmission fluid.





6. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions. Refill as necessary.
7. Allow the transmission fluid to reach operating temperature and fill as necessary.
8. Test drive the vehicle.