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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G35 M R]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Drivetrain / Driveline / Differentials / Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G35 M R]

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.

2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..

3. Drain the oil from the transaxle..

4. Remove the front splash shield..

5. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle..

6. Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.


7. Using the SST

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

contacts the transaxle case.


8. Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.

9. Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle..

10. Install the front splash shield..

11. Add the specified amount and type of oil..

12. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..

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Other materials:

Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coate ...

Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything fl ammable: Parking over or near anything fl ammable ...

Front Seat Removal/Installation
WARNING: Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag).. CAUTION: After removing a front seat ...

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