Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System

Oil Seal Repair Procedures

13steps
~83min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
Done 0 of 13

Replacement

[Right side]
  1. Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Right side) (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Front Propeller Shaft")
  2. Remove the dust cover (A).
  3. Remove the oil seal (A, B).
  4. Install the oil seal using the special service tool.
    • Apply lithium grease between the seal lips.
    • Use the oil seal installer (09473-3B100) after removing the coupling (A).
  5. Install a new dust cover (A).
  6. Add to the transfer fluid. (Refer to All Wheel Drive System - "Transfer Fluid")
  7. Install the drive shaft assembly. (Right side) (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Front Propeller Shaft")
  8. Install the front muffler. (Gasoline 3.0/3.3 only) G 3.0 GDI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Front Muffler") G 3.3 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Front Muffler")
  9. Remove the transfer assembly from the transaxle assembly. (Refer to Transfer Assembly - "Front Wheel Transfer Assembly")
  10. Remove the oil seal (A).
  11. Install the oil seal using the special service tool.
    • Apply lithium grease between the seal lips.
    • Use the oil seal installer (09473-3B100) after removing the coupling (A).
  12. Add to the transfer fluid. (Refer to All Wheel Drive System - "Transfer Fluid")
  13. Install the transfer assembly. (Refer to All Wheel Drive System - "Front Wheel Transfer Assembly")
[Left Side]

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