Caution: When the right and left axle drives are removed at the same time, the differential gears must be supported to prevent them from falling into the housing (except 4-speed automatic transmission). A wooden dowel approximately 23.8 mm (15/16 in) in diameter inserted into each side gear will do the trick. If precautions are not taken and a gear falls, the differential will have to be removed from the transmission to re-insert the gears.
1. Using recommendations section 8, remove the axle drive.
2. Using a large screwdriver or pry bar, pry the seal out of the transmission housing (see illustration). Be careful not to damage the housing.
3. Lubricate the outside edge of the new seal with oil or grease, then place into the hole and carefully lower into place using a hammer and large socket (see illustration).
4. Lubricate the seal lip with moth-based grease, then install the axle drive (section 8).