For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
2. Remove the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.
3. Pry out the seal with a screwdriver or other suitable tool. Do not damage the seal bore.

### Installation Procedure

#### Tools Required

• | J 34115 Drive Boot Installer

• | J 37292-B Tear-Away Axle Seal Protector

1. Lubricate the seal lip with a light wipe of transmission fluid.
2. Install a new seal, using the J 34115 .
3. For the right side axle seal, install the J 37292-B . Install the J 37292-B in a position so that the tool can be pulled out after drive axle installation (T-handle between the 5 and 7 o'clock position).

Important: Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal. In order to avoid damage to the seal, do not let shaft splines contact any part of the lip-seal surface.

4. Install the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle On-Vehicle Service.
5. On the right side, remove the J 37292-B by pulling in line with the handle. Make sure that the J 37292-B is removed completely and that no pieces remain inside the transmission.
6. Inspect for leaks.
7. Inspect the fluid level.
8. Adjust the fluid level.