Mazda 3 Service Manual: Oil Seal Replacement [FS5 A EL]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Engine / Lubrication / Oil Seal Replacement [FS5 A EL]

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]

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 shi ...

Rear Oil Seal Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

1. Remove the transaxle.. 2. Remove the flywheel (MTX) or the drive plate (ATX).. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1 ...

Other materials:

Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on. CAUTION: Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect the filament by touc ...

Brake Fluid Air Bleeding
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately. NOTE: Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding. Begin air bleeding with the b ...

Sunvisor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the screw. 3. Rotate the sunvisor in the direction of the arrow. 4. Unhook and remove the sunvisor. 5. Disconnect the vanity mirror illumination connector. (Vehicles with vanity mirror illumination) 6. Press the center adaptor tabs ...