Differential Oil Seal (For Sedan) Replacement

Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.

Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle hub nut.

SST

09930-00010

NOTICE:

1. Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
   
2. Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
   
3. Completely unstake the staked part before removing the axle hub nut.
   
4. Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
   

Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.

Remove the speed sensor clip from the body.

Disconnect the speed sensor connector.

Remove the 3 clips.

Remove the bolt and separate the clamp from the body.

Remove the bolt and separate the clamp from the shock absorber.

Remove the bolt and remove the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

1. Keep the speed sensor tip and installation portion free of foreign matter.
   
2. Remove the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
   

Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the shock absorber.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.

Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

SST

09628-62011

NOTICE:

Do not damage the tie rod end dust cover.

Remove the clip and castle nut.

Using SST, separate the lower arm.

SST

09628-00011

NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the lower ball joint dust cover.
   
2. Suspend SST with a piece of string or the equivalent.
   

Using a plastic hammer, tap the end of the drive shaft and disengage the fitting between the drive shaft and front axle.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

Push the front axle out of the vehicle to remove the drive shaft from the front axle.

NOTICE:

1. Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
   
2. Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
   
3. Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
   
4. Suspend the drive shaft with a piece of string or the equivalent.
   

Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and remove the front axle assembly.

HINT:

Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.

Remove the 2 bolts and remove the transmission case protector from the automatic transaxle.

Using SST, remove the drive shaft.

SST

09520-01010
09520-24010(09520-32040)

NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
2. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
   
3. Do not drop the drive shaft.
   

Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the drive shaft.

NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
2. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
   
3. Do not drop the drive shaft.
   

Using SST, remove the front transaxle case oil seal.

SST

09308-00010

Using SST, remove the transaxle case oil seal.

SST

09308-00010

Coat the lip of a new oil seal with MP grease.

Using SST and a hammer, install the front transaxle case oil seal.

SST

09554-14010
09950-70010(09951-07200)

Drive in depth:

1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.059 to 0.098 in.)

NOTICE:

Do not damage the oil seal lip.

Coat the lip of a new oil seal with MP grease.

Using SST and a hammer, install the transaxle case oil seal.

SST

09710-20011(09710-06071)
09950-70010(09951-07200)

Drive in depth:

5.4 to 6.4 mm (0.213 to 0.252 in.)

NOTICE:

Do not damage the oil seal lip.

for Automatic Transaxle:

1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint with ATF.
   

for Manual Transaxle:

1. Coat the spline of the inboard joint with gear oil.
   

Align the inboard joint splines and install the drive shaft with a screwdriver and hammer.

NOTICE:

1. Face the cut area of the front drive inboard joint hole snap ring downward.
   
2. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
3. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
   

HINT:

Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

Install the transmission case protector onto the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.

Install the front axle assembly onto the shock absorber.

Install the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

164 N*m{1,672 kgf*cm, 121 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Keep the nut from rotating while turning the bolt.

Push the front axle out of the vehicle to align the spline of the drive shaft with the front axle and insert the front axle.

NOTICE:

1. Do not push the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
   
2. Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
   
3. Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
   
4. Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.
   

Install the lower arm onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

Torque:

98 N*m{999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

Install a new clip.

Install the tie rod end sub-assembly onto the steering knuckle with a new castle nut.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut by a further turn of up to 60°.

Install a new cotter pin.

Install the front stabilizer link assembly with the nut.

Torque:

74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

Install the speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Check that the speed sensor tip and installation portion are free of foreign matter.
   
2. Install the speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
   

Install the clamp onto the shock absorber with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N*m{300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf}

Install the clamp onto the body with the bolt.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

Install the 3 clips.

Connect the speed sensor connector.

Install the speed sensor clip onto the body.

Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new axle hub nut.

Torque:

216 N*m{2,203 kgf*cm, 160 ft.*lbf}

Using a chisel and hammer, caulk the axle hub nut.

Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L, and then return it to the P position.

Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.

Push it fully back into the pipe.

Pull it out and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range.
If there is any leakage, repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.