Seals

SEALS
REMOVAL
The transaxle must be removed from the vehicle to replace this oil seal.
(1) Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the torque converter from the transaxle bellhousing.





(3) Use special tool C-3981B to remove oil pump seal (Fig. 319).

INSTALLATION
The transaxle must be removed from the vehicle to replace this oil seal.





(1) Clean and inspect oil pump seal seat. Then install seal using special tool C-4193A (Fig. 320).
(2) Clean and inspect torque converter hub. If nicks, scratches or hub wear are found, torque converter replacement will be required.

CAUTION: If the torque converter is being replaced, apply a light coating of grease to the crankshaft pilot hole. Also inspect the engine drive plate for cracks. If any cracks are found replace the drive plate. Do not attempt to repair a cracked drive plate. Always use new torque converter to drive plate bolts.

(3) Apply a light film of transmission oil to the torque converter hub and oil seal lips. Then install torque converter into transaxle. Be sure that the hub lugs mesh with the front pump lugs when installing.
(4) Reinstall the transaxle into the vehicle.