Differential Seals - LH

Differential Seals - LH









Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

3. Remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.





4. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.





5. Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional Information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Halfshaft.

6. Using the Slide Hammer and Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the LH differential seal.





Installation

1. Using the Differential Seal RH and LH Installer (two sided tool eCVT) and Handle, install the LH differential seal.





2. Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Halfshaft.

3. NOTE: Inspect the plug and washer for damage and install a new plug if necessary.

Clean the drain plug threads and install the drain plug.

- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





4. Remove the fill plug on the side of the transaxle.





5. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid as specified until the level reaches the bottom of the fill plug hole.

6. NOTE: Clean the area around the fill plug removing transmission fluid that may have spilled on the transaxle case.

NOTE: Inspect the plug and washer for damage and install a new plug if necessary.

Install the fill plug.

- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





7. NOTE: The check and fill plug is located on the left side of the transaxle near the front.

NOTE: The transmission fluid is checked and filled by removing the fill plug and adding transmission fluid to the bottom of the fill plug hole.

Start the engine and check for correct forward and reverse operation.

8. Install the underbody cover and 7 screws.