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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement



Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement


Special Tools
* KM-446 Installer Drift
* KM-557-A Remover



Removal Procedure

1. Remove the axle shaft affected from transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
Important: Place a drip pan underneath, transmission fluid will escape. Axle shaft remains in wheel hub.







2. Remove the affected axle shaft seal ring with KM-557-A (2) and KM-446 (1) from transmission housing.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the new axle shaft seal ring.

* Coat the axle shaft seal ring with transmission fluid.
* Install the axle shaft seal ring flush in the transmission. For F17 use KM-446 (1)

2. Install the axle shaft in the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check (Transmission Fluid Check) .