1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
Caution
2. Remove the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the oil seal.
4. Using the SST
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
contacts the transaxle case.

5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
6. Install the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
8. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
Automatic transaxle removal/installation
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(1) Remove the headliner.
(2) Remove the rear package trim.
2. For the 5HB, remove the following parts.
(1) Remove the rear wiper arm and blade.
(2) Remove the liftgate lower trim.
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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Joint Shaft Disassembly Note
Disassemble the joint shaft.
Bearing Disassembly Note
Remove the bearing using the SSTs.
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