Mazda 3 Service Manual: Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Engine / Lubrication / Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]

1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single unit..

2. Remove the oil seal.

a. Drain the ATF..

b. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle..

c. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft..

d. Remove the joint shaft..

CAUTION:

The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

e. Remove the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver.

3. Using the SSTs

and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST

(49 U027 003

) contacts the transaxle case.

4. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.

5. Install the joint shaft..

6. Install the drive shaft (RH) to the joint shaft..

7. Install the drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle..

8. Add the ATF..

9. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single unit..

10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..

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