OIL SEAL (EXTENSION HOUSING) REPLACEMENT [SJ6A-EL]

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

3. Clean the transmission exterior thoroughly using a steam cleaner or cleaning solvent.

4. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [SJ6A-EL].)

5. Remove the following parts.

(1) Tunnel member component

(2) Middle pipe (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

(3) Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Caution

• Do not to damage the extension dust deflector.

• Do not to damage the extension housing.

6. Remove the extension housing shroud using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

7. Remove the oil seal (extension housing) using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

8. Using the SST and a hammer, install the new oil seal to the extension housing.

9. Coat the oil seal lip with grease.

10. Using the SST and a hammer, install the new extension housing shroud to the extension housing.

11. Install the following parts.

(1) Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2) Middle pipe (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

(3) Tunnel member component

12. Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and for leakage. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [SJ6A-EL].)

13. Connect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

14. Install the battery cover.