Century V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement (Left)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement-Engine in Body and Frame.
4. Remove the left stabilizer shaft link from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
5. Remove the left tie rod end from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.
6. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.
7. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
8. Secure the left drive axle to the left steering knuckle and strut.
9. Use the Axle Boot Remover J 23129 with a slide hammer J 6125-1B tool to pry out the seal (409). Do NOT damage the seal bore.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 34115 Left Side Axle Seal Installer
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J 37292-B Axle Seal Protector
