Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly on the side that requires axle seal removal.
- Drain the transaxle lubricant by removing the transaxle drain plug (1).
- Remove the tie rod end nut and discard.
- Using the SA91100C or equivalent, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt.
- Separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
- Using a pry bar, remove the drive axle from the transaxle.
- Leave the axle in the steering knuckle, and tie the drive axle out of the way.
- Remove the axle seal using the
SA9133T-1
.
- Remove the dust cover by prying out with a screwdriver.
- Remove the seal by threading the puller through the steel seal body as close to the outside diameter as possible.
CAUTION:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
NOTE:
Be careful not to allow steering knuckle to contact the ball stud seal. Contact may cause the seal to rip, requiring control arm replacement.
IMPORTANT:
Place a cloth over the ball stud boot protecting it from damage caused by contact with the steering knuckle.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to CV Joint boots, be careful not to allow them to contact other parts during the removal/installation process. Also, never pull on the shaft assembly.