Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Drive Axle Seal Removal and Installation

Tools Required: KM-519 Ring Installer

Removal

NOTE: Do not damage the bearing adjusting ring with the pry bar.

1. Remove the drive axle from the transaxle.





2. Remove the drive axle seal by lifting the outer lip of the seal with a pry bar.

Installation
1. Install the new drive axle seal using the ring installer KM-519 and a hammer.
2. Coat the seal lip with the transaxle fluid.





3. Install the drive axle.