REMOVAL

Fig. 197: Axle Shaft Seal Removal

1. Remove axle shaft.

2. Insert a flat-blade pry tool (2) at outer edge of axle shaft seal (1).

3. Tap on the pry tool (2) with a small hammer and remove axle shaft seal (1).

INSTALLATION

Fig. 198: Aligning Axle Shaft Seal With Axle Shaft Seal Bore

1. Clean axle shaft seal bore of any excess sealant.

2. Align (bellhousing side) axle shaft seal with axle shaft seal bore.

3. Install axle seal on Seal Installer 9928 and Handle C-4171 and insert into axle shaft seal bore.

4. Tap seal into position until seated against transaxle case.

Fig. 199: Differential Side Seal

5. Align axle shaft seal with axle shaft seal bore.

6. Install (case side) axle seal on Seal Installer 9934 and Handle C-4171 and insert into axle shaft seal bore.

7. Tap seal into position until seated against transaxle case.

8. Install axle shaft.

9. Check transaxle fluid level and adjust as necessary.