Kia 0S11333067 Seal-Oil

The wheel seals are on the transaxle sides. If a leak is suspected, raise the vehicle and inspect for lubricant below the seal. To fix this, remove the driveaxle. Use a screwdriver to pry the wheel seal out. If it can't be removed, use a special tool from auto parts stores. To install, use a seal installer or large socket to drive the seal into the bore. Lubricate the seal lip with grease. Install the driveaxle. Adjust the fluid level if needed.

Common oil leaks are seen at the wheel seals and since the repair work involves replacing the worn out seals, the transaxle does not have to be removed from the car. The oil seals of driveaxles are provided at the sides of the transaxle/transfercase where driveaxles are connected. If leakage at the seal is expected, then adjust the car in a manner that it's depicted on some jackstands. In case the seal is damaged, lubricant can be expected to seep on the transaxle next to the seals. Take out the driveaxles, eventually, using the screwdriver or prybar bend the wheel seal out of the transaxle bore. There are cases when the wheel seal cannot be removed with these tools; then, a special wheel seal removing tool that can be purchased in auto parts stores will have to be used. Place pipe or a deep socket slightly less in external diameter than the seal's external diameter as a drift to ensure the new wheel seal is squared up and is bottomed on the bore. It is important not to mar the lip of the new seal so before fitting the driveaxle(s), an application of transaxle lubricant should be made to the seal lip.

Release the parking brake, raise the rear of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands, and block the front wheels.