1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single unit..
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF..
b. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle..
c. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft..
d. Remove the joint shaft..
CAUTION:
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
e. 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
(49 U027 003
) contacts the transaxle case.

4. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
5. Install the joint shaft..
6. Install the drive shaft (RH) to the joint shaft..
7. Install the drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle..
8. Add the ATF..
9. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single unit..
10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G35 M R]Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor wiring harness connec ...
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [A26 M R]
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle..
3. Remove the front tires..
4. Remove the splash shield..
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
6. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle..
7 ...
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