1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF..
b. Remove the drive shaft and/or 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.
c. 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 (body) contacts the transaxle case.

4. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
5. Install the drive shaft and/or joint shaft..
6. Add the ATF..
7. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..
8. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G66 M R]
Rear Oil Seal Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single
unit..
4. Drain the manual transaxle oil..
5. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
a. Remove the batte ...
Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, and pins D while pulling in
the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Detach tab E while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(3) shown in t ...
Using LATCH Lower Anchor
Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially
designed
LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used,
otherwise the
seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint
systems
must also be used in conjunc ...