3 L4-2.5L (2010)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2
Removal/Installation
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF. See: Service and Repair/Procedures
b. Remove the drive shaft and/or joint shaft. See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Drive Shaft Removal/Installation See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Joint Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
c. Remove the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver.
3. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST (body) contacts the transaxle case.
4. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
5. Install the drive shaft and/or joint shaft. See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Drive Shaft Removal/Installation See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Joint Shaft Removal/Installation
6. Add the ATF. See: Service and Repair/Procedures
7. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2
Removal/Installation
8. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic
Overview/Mechanical System Test [FS5A-EL]
