Prizm L4-108 1.8L DOHC VIN 8 MFI (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 28712 Drive Axle Shaft Boot Protectors
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting Points.
2. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle.
3. Remove the transaxle oil level/filler plug (1) from the transaxle.
4. Use a socket wrench in order to remove the transaxle drain plug (2) from the transaxle.
5. Drain the transaxle oil.
6. Install J 28712 to the differential-side and the wheel-side joints.
7. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Wheel Drive Shaft.
8. Remove the drive axle shaft oil seal from the transaxle. Refer to Inner Joint and Seal Replacement and Outer Joint and Seal Replacement.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 35538 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
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J 36850 TransjeI8 Transmission Assembly Lubricant
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J 28712 Drive Axle Shaft Boot Protectors
1. Use the following tools in order to install a new drive axle shaft oil seal (1):
The spring side of the axle shaft oil seal should face outward.
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On the driver's side, use J 35538 and a hammer
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On the passenger's side, use a hammer and a socket
2. Apply J 36850 to the new drive axle shaft oil seal lip.
3. Inspect the drive axle shaft surface at the location of contact between the seal and the drive axle. The drive axle surface should meet the following
conditions:
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Smooth
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Free of scoring