Rear Differential: Removal & Installation Honda S2000 AP1

Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools Required

Oil seal driver 07JAD-PL90100

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1. Remove the output shaft (A) from the differential using pry bars (B).
2. Remove the oil seal (A). NOTE: Be careful not to damage the differential case while prying out the seal.
3. Install the oil seal using the oil seal driver (A) as shown.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other side.
5. Replace both clips (A) on the output shafts. Make sure the clips are installed in the output shaft grooves (B).
6. Install the output shafts (A) into the differential.

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Differential Mount Replacement

Note. If installing the rear differential and mount assemblies, tighten the differential mount bracket B mounting nuts first, then tighten the differential mount bracket A mounting bolts.

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Note. If installing the rear differential and mount assemblies, tighten the differential mount bracket B mounting nuts first, then tighten the differential mount bracket A mounting bolts.

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