OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL]

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Transaxle Case Side

1.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

2.  Remove the front splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the oil seal lip using a utility knife.

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

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Caution

•  Do not damage the transaxle case.

•  Do not damage the differential case.

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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Caution

•  Do not damage the oil seal.

7.  Install the drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Install the front splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

10.  Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

11.  Perform the “MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST”. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

Converter Housing Side (2WD)

1.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

2.  Remove the front splash shield (RH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].)

5.  Remove the oil seal lip using a utility knife.

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

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Caution

•  Do not damage the converter housing.

•  Do not damage the differential case.

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

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Caution

•  Do not damage the oil seal.

8.  Install the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].)

9.  Install the drive shaft (RH) to the joint shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Install the front splash shield (RH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

11.  Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

12.  Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

13.  Perform the “MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST”. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

Converter Housing Side (AWD)

1.  Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

2.  Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

3.  Remove the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

4.  Remove the converter housing. (See CONVERTER HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

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

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Caution

•  Do not damage the converter housing.

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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Caution

•  Do not damage the oil seal.

7.  Install the converter housing. (See CONVERTER HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

8.  Install the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

9.  Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

10.  Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

11.  Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

12.  Perform the “MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST”. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)