Transaxle Case Side
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the ATF..
3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle..
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.
4. Remove the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

5. Using the SSTs
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.

6. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
7. Install the drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle..
8. Add the ATF..
9. Install the front under cover No.2..
10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Converter housing Side (FW6A-EL)
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the ATF..
3. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH)..
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.
4. Remove the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

5. Using the SSTs
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.

6. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
7. Install the drive shaft (RH)..
8. Add the ATF..
9. Install the front under cover No.2..
10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Converter housing Side (FW6AX-EL)
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the ATF..
3. Remove the transfer..
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.
4. Remove the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

5. Using the SSTs
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.

6. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
7. Install the transfer..
8. Add the ATF..
9. Install the front under cover No.2..
10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]
Oil Seal (Side Gear) ReplacementSide Step Molding Removal/Installation
1. Set the rear over fender aside..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver shown in the figure and remove
the clip A in the direction of arrow (1).
3. Slide the side step molding in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the
figure and remove clips B from side step molding.
4. ...
Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Remove the snap pin.
2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
3. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.
4. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.
6. Remove the tie-rod end.
7. Align th ...
Engine Oil Control
Outline
The PCM reduces the oil pump load applied to the engine by controlling the
appropriate engine hydraulic pressure according to the engine operation conditions.
The engine hydraulic pressure switches in two steps. When hydraulic pressure
is not needed, the oil pump dischar ...