Halfshaft Seal - LH

Halfshaft Seal - LH

















Removal

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

2. Remove the front LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

3. Using a suitable awl, poke a small hole in the halfshaft seal.





4. Using a suitable dent puller, remove the halfshaft seal.





Installation

1. Inspect the bushing surface on the LH halfshaft and the LH halfshaft bushing in the transaxle case for damage or excessive wear. If the LH halfshaft or the LH halfshaft bushing shows signs of excessive wear or damage, inspect the transaxle case for damage. Install a new LH halfshaft. Install a new LH halfshaft bushing. For additional Information, refer to Transaxle case bushing.
- If the LH halfshaft or the LH halfshaft bushing shows signs of excessive wear or damage but the transaxle case does not, install a new LH halfshaft. Install a new LH halfshaft bushing. For additional Information, refer to Transaxle case bushing.

- If the transaxle case is damaged, install a new LH halfshaft. Install a new transaxle case. For additional Information, refer to Transaxle - 2.5L Removal - Transaxle or Transaxle - 3.0L Removal - Transaxle and Transaxle Disassembly - Transaxle.

- If the bushing is not damaged or worn excessively, clean the area behind the seal and install a new seal following this procedure.





2. Install a new halfshaft seal on the Differential Seal Installer and Handle.





3. Using the Differential Seal Installer and Handle, install the LH halfshaft seal.





4. Install the front LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

5. Fill with clean transmission fluid to the correct level. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill.