OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [AW6AX-EL]

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Transaxle Case Side

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6AX-EL].)

Caution

•  The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

3.  Remove the drive shaft (left side). (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Caution

•  Do not damage the transaxle case.

•  Do not damage the differential case.

4.  Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.

5.  Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

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Caution

•  Do not damage the oil seal.

6.  Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.

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Substitution SST

•  49 H028 202

Outer diameter: 54.5—61 mm {2.15—2.40 in}

Inner diameter: 52 mm {2.05 in} or more

Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more

7.  Install the drive shaft (left side). (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6AX-EL].)

9.  Connect the negative cable.

10.  Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6AX-EL].)

Converter Housing Side

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6AX-EL].)

3.  Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6AX-EL].)

4.  Remove the converter housing from the transaxle case. (See Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

Caution

•  Do not damage the transaxle case.

5.  Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

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Caution

•  Do not damage the oil seal.

6.  Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.

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Substitution SST

•  49 L033 101

Outer diameter: 73—76.3 mm {2.88—3.00 in}

Inner diameter: 69 mm {2.72 in} or more

Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more

Length: 20 mm {0.79 in} or more

7.  Install the converter housing to the transaxle case. (See Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

8.  Install the transaxle (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6AX-EL].)

9.  Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6AX-EL].)

10.  Connect the negative cable.

11.  Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6AX-EL].)