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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Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G66 M R]

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Other materials:

Front Stabilizer Control Link Inspection
1. Remove the front stabilizer control link from the vehicle.. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo] 2. Inspect for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the stabilizer control link. 3. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times and shake it side to side ...

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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: ...

Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consult ...