Matrix XR 2WD L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2003)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Differential Oil Seal (MTM)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See Manual Transmission/Transaxle; Diagrams; Exploded Views.
1. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
7. REMOVE FRONT TRANSAXLE CASE OIL SEAL
a. Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE OIL SEAL
a. Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
9. INSTALL FRONT TRANSAXLE CASE OIL SEAL
a. Coat a new oil seal lip with MP grease.
b. Using SST and a hammer, install the oil seal.
SST 09554-14010, 09950-70010 (09951-07200)
Drive in depth: 1.9 ± 0.3 mm (0.075 ± 0.012 inch)
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.