Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [AW6A-EL]

OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Drain the ATF.

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.

5. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft.

Caution:
^ Do not damage the transaxle case.
^ Do not damage the differential case.





6. Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.





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

Caution:
^ Do not damage the oil seal.





8. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.
9. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft.
10. Add ATF to the specified level.
11. Install the air cleaner component.
12. Connect the negative cable.
13. Perform the mechanical system test.