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].)