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3. Wipe any oil or dirt from the seal area of the transaxle.
4. Using an appropriate seal installer and protector,
install a new seal so it seats flush with the case
(0.5 mm/0.02 in. deep).
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Front Output Seal
NOTE: The transaxle must be removed for this pro-

cedure.
1. Using an awl and a mallet, pry the seal from the case
taking care not to damage the seal bore.
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CAUTION
Do not drive the awl too far or bearing damage will
occur.
2. Wipe any oil or dirt from the seal area of the transaxle.
3. Tape the splined portion of the pinion shaft to protect
the seal; then using an appropriate seal installer,
install the front output seal — approximately 1.5-2.0 mm
(0.6-0.8 in.) deep.
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Pinion Plug
NOTE: The transaxle does not need to be removed

for this procedure.
1. Support the vehicle on an appropriate stand; then
remove the left rear wheel and axle.
2. Using an awl and a mallet, pry the pinion plug from
the case taking care not to damage the seal bore.
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CAUTION
Do not drive the awl too far or bearing damage will
occur.
3. Wipe any oil or dirt from the plug area of the transaxle.
4. Using an appropriate tool, lightly tap the plug so it
seats fully past the chamfer of the case — approxi-
mately 1.5-2.0 mm (0.6-0.8 in.) deep.
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