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Hyundai Solaris (Accent) 1.6 G4FC (2013): Front Axle Shaft (Driveshaft) Oil Seal Replacement

Axle shaft oil seals are replaced when oil leaks from the transmission near the CV joints. The procedure requires removing the driveshaft, draining the transmission fluid, and pressing in a new seal with a seal driver.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 2-3 hours (both seals) Steps: 14 Tools: Pit or lift, jack, lug wrench, 10/14/17/32 mm sockets, 19 mm box-end wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, pry bar, hammer, 35-50 mm diameter seal driver (installation drift)

Part

  • 🔩 Axle shaft oil seal (OE 43119-39060 or 43119-39020, depending on model year/trim). Also about 2 L (2.1 qt) of 75W-85 GL-4 manual transmission fluid for refilling

Step by step

14 steps
  1. Raise the vehicle on a pit or lift and remove the front wheel on the side being serviced.
  2. Drain the manual transmission fluid through the drain plug using a 17 mm socket. Use a drain pan with a capacity of at least 2 L (2.1 qt).
  3. Loosen the hub nut with a 32 mm socket (remove the cotter pin first).
  4. Disconnect the tie rod end and the ball joint, and detach the stabilizer bar link.
  5. Use a pry bar to pop the inner CV joint out of the transmission, then swing the steering knuckle outward.
  6. Carefully pry the old seal out of the transmission bore with a flat-blade screwdriver, taking care not to damage the seating surface.
  7. Wipe the seal bore with a dry rag and check that there are no scratches or gouges.
  8. Lubricate the working lip of the new seal with transmission fluid. Note: the seal consists of two parts, the main body and a spacer ring.
  9. Place the main part of the seal in the bore and tap evenly around its perimeter with a hammer through the seal driver until it is fully seated.
  10. Insert the seal's spacer ring into the main part.
  11. Reinstall the driveshaft, protecting the seal lip from damage by the CV joint splines (wrap the splines with a plastic bag or a rag).
  12. Reassemble the suspension in reverse order: ball joint, tie rod end, stabilizer bar link, hub nut (tightening torque 200-220 N·m (148-162 lb-ft), install a new cotter pin).
  13. Fill with 75W-85 GL-4 transmission fluid through the fill plug opening (17 mm socket) until the fluid reaches the lower edge of the hole.
  14. Install the wheel, lower the vehicle, drive 10-15 km (6-9 miles), and check for leaks.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • It is important to use a seal driver of the correct diameter and to press the seal in evenly without tilting it, otherwise the leak will continue. The seal has a two-piece design (main body plus spacer ring), so make sure both parts are installed. When reinstalling the driveshaft, protect the seal lip from being cut by the sharp CV joint splines.