Required tools and materials:
* New seals (front and rear)
* Transmission fluid (ATF)
* Rags or paper towels
* Set of wrenches or ratchets
* Pliers
* Mounting blade
* Sealant (optional)
Instructions for replacing oil seals:
1. Security:
* Make sure the car is in park and the gearbox is in Park.
* Cool the engine and transmission.
* Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Preparation:
* Raise the car and place it on stands.
* Remove the engine bottom cover or crankcase guard, if equipped.
* Drain the transmission fluid from the gearbox into a suitable container.
3. Removing the old oil seal:
*Front Seal: Using pliers or a pry bar, carefully remove the old seal from the transmission cover.
* Rear oil seal: Remove the bolts securing the driveshaft flange to the transmission and remove the driveshaft. Using pliers, remove the old oil seal from the packing box.
4. Installing a new oil seal:
* Lubricate the lips of the new oil seal with a small amount of transmission fluid.
*Front oil seal: Install the new oil seal into the transmission cover using a suitable mandrel or simply by hand. Make sure the seal is level and flush with the surface.
* Rear oil seal: Install a new oil seal into the oil seal box. Make sure it fits snugly against the shaft.
5. Sealing (optional):
* Apply a thin layer of sealant around the outer diameter of the oil seal to prevent leaks.
6. Assembly:
* Rear oil seal: Reinstall the driveshaft flange and tighten the bolts.
*Front oil seal: Reinstall the transmission cover and tighten the bolts.
* Fill with new transmission fluid to the correct level.
7. Completion:
* Connect the negative cable to the battery.
* Lower the car.
* Check the transmission fluid level and add if necessary.
* Check for leaks.