Left axle shaft seal — removal and installation

Special tool

	Front axle puller 204-226 (16-092)
	Extension cord 204-226-01 (16-092-01)
	Hammer 205-047 (15-011)
	Front axle oil seal installation tool 205-115 (15-058)
	Front axle oil seal remover 308-208 (16-074)

Name	Specification
Transmission fluid	WSD-M2C200-C

Removal

1.

NOTE: Use a hex socket wrench to hold the piston rod.

Loosen the left suspension strut nut five turns (right side shown).



2. Remove the left front wheel. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.

3.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the case.

Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckle (right side shown with wheel installed).



4.

CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. The inner joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees. The outer joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.

Using a special tool, disconnect the axle shaft from the gearbox and secure it to the side.

• Collect the oil in a suitable container.
• Discard the snap ring as it is no longer needed.

5. Remove the left front axle shaft from the gearbox and tie it down using cable ties.

6. Remove the front axle oil seal.

Installation

1. General notes:

• Install new self-locking nuts and snap rings.

2. Install the front axle oil seal.

• Insert the seal until it stops.

3.

CAUTION: Support the axle shaft. The inner joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees. The outer joint should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.

CAUTION: Use the installation sleeve (supplied with each oil seal) to protect the oil seal when installing the front axle shaft.

CAUTION: Make sure the snap ring is installed correctly.

NOTE: Secure the tripod joint assembly.

Install the axle shaft onto the gearbox.



4.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the covers.

Install the lower control arm onto the steering knuckle (the right side with the wheel installed is shown in the illustration).



5.

NOTE: The fill level should be 0-5 mm below the lower edge of the filler hole.

Check the transmission fluid level. Use transmission fluid to top up if necessary.

6. Install the left front wheel. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.

7.

NOTE: Use a hex socket wrench to hold the piston rod.

Tighten the suspension strut nut.

• Hold using a socket wrench.
• Tighten by hand using a spanner.
• Tighten to the specified torque using a torque wrench.