Table of contents: Differential seal ↓ Input shaft seal (clutch) ↓
Differential seal
1. Drain the transmission oil.
2. Remove the fender liner.
3. Disconnect the drive shafts as follows: Separate the outer ball joint of the steering rod from the hub fastener, loosen the nuts of the upper strut mount, unscrew the three nuts of the plate to separate the hub fastener (and the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension) from the lower arm. Unscrew the three support bearing bolts (right Drive Shaft. 1.8 and 2.0 liter models only). Disconnect the drive shaft from the transmission, unfold the entire assembly (wheel, rack, hub suspension and drive shaft) so that the inner end of the drive shaft moves away from the transmission.
4. Remove the oil seal, being careful not to scratch or damage the oil seal seat. If it is difficult to remove, you can use a special tool, as shown in Figure 6.4.
Figure 6.4 Using an extractor to remove the differential side seal
5. Lubricate the new seal with clean oil and insert it into the seat.
6. Before installing the drive shaft, check the surface of the protective rubber boots.
7. Clean and lubricate the drive shaft to protect the seal lips during installation. See Section 8.
8. Fill the gearbox with oil.
Input shaft seal (clutch)
9. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.
10. On 1.6 liter models, remove the transmission cover, drive shaft, input shaft and invert the idler gear assembly. Press out the seal.
11. On all other models, remove the transmission cover and reverse gear and pick-up mechanism components, remove the input and output shafts. Remove the oil seal.
12. Lubricate the new seal with clean oil.
13. Before installing the input shaft, inspect it for nicks, scratches or other damage that could damage the seal.
14. Clean and lubricate the drive cotton to protect the seal lips during installation, then assemble the gearbox as described in the appropriate Chapter of this Section.Selector mechanism oil seal
15. Disconnect the gear selection rod from the yoke of the selector mechanism rod.
16. Drive out the cylindrical pin securing the yoke to the end of the rod (Figure 6.5). Remove the yoke and rubber boot.
Figure 6.5. Knocking out the cylindrical pin of the cross-beam of the picker mechanism
17. Remove the oil seal.
18. Insert the new seal, having previously lubricated it with oil.
19. Install the rubber boot and yoke, insert a new cylindrical pin to secure the yoke.
20. Install the rod as described in Chapter 3.