Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Place a drain pan under the transaxle to catch any spilled transaxle fluid.
Remove the left front axle shaft. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Removing Axle Seal From Transaxle Using J 45000
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Using the J 45000, remove the axle seal from the transaxle and discard.
Clean the seal bore in the transaxle housing.