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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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Shroud Panel Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel. Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hoo ...

Closing the Hood
Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in ...

Turning the Engine Off
WARNING Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving: Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of ...

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