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”..
Cleaning the Exterior
To prevent damage to the paint, immediately
remove corrosive substances (bird droppings,
tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt,
industrial fallout, etc.). Do not wait until Model
3 is due for a complete wash. If necessary, use
denatured alcohol to remove tar spots and
stubborn grease ...
Oil Seal (Control Valve Body) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the air cleaner component..
4. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
5. Remove the hose clamp.
6. Cut the oil seal using a utility knife as shown in the following illustration.
CAUTION: ...
Combination Switch Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...