Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement (Right)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
4. Remove the right stabilizer shaft link from the right lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
5. Remove the right tie rod end from the right steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
6. Remove the right lower ball joint from the right steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Disconnect the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement (Right) in Drive Axle.
8. Secure the right drive axle to the right steering knuckle and strut.
9. Use the Axle boot remover J 23129 with slide hammer to pull out seal (409). Do NOT damage the seal bore.


Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 29130 Right Side Axle Seal Installer
- J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector





1. Use a light wipe of transaxle fluid to lubricate the seal lip.
2. Use the J 29130 to install a new seal.
3. Install the J 37292-B in the seal.

Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. Do NOT allow the shaft splines to contact any portion of the seal lip surface or damage to the seal will occur.

4. Connect the right drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement (Right) in Drive Axle.
5. Remove the J 37292-B.
6. Install the right lower ball joint to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Install the right tie rod end to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
8. Install the right stabilizer shaft link to the right steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
9. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
10. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Inspect for leaks and adjust the fluid level. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications.
13. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.