Remove oil filler plug and check level with finger.

Oil level must be up to fill the hole, add oil until it runs over. Then reinstall plug.

Replace the oil so that the transaxle gear oil is not dirty, and so that it is of a suitable viscosity.

With the vehicle parked on a level surface, remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle oil.

Replace the gasket with a new one and install the drain plug.

Add new oil through the filler plug and, fill it to just below the plug opening.

Disconnect the drive shaft from the transaxle (Refer to "DS" group).

Using a flat-tip screwdriver, remove the oil seal.

Using the special tool (09431-39000), tap the drive shaft oil seal into the transaxle.

Apply a coating of gear oil to the oil seal.