Engine
Oil Seal Replacement [FS5 A EL]
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1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF..
b. Remove the drive shaft and/or joint shaft..
CAUTION:The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
c. Remove the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver.
3. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST (body) contacts the transaxle case.

4. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
5. Install the drive shaft and/or joint shaft..
6. Add the ATF..
7. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..
8. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
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