Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Drive Axle Seal Replacement

Tools Required

KM-519 Ring Installer

Removal Procedure

Important: Do not damage the bearing adjusting ring with the pry bar.





1. Remove the drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle Service and Repair in Front Drive Axle.
2. Remove the drive axle seal by lifting the outer lip of the seal with a pry bar.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the new drive axle seal using the KM-519 (1) and a hammer.
2. Coat the seal lip with the transaxle fluid.
3. Install the drive axle. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle Service and Repair in Front Drive Axle.