Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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:
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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
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Other materials:
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr
2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the intake manifold and the fuel distributor component as a single
unit..
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Oil separator
2
Retainer
...
Power Window Lock Switch
This feature prevents all power windows
from operating, except the driver's power
window. Keep this switch in the locked
position while children are in the vehicle.
Locked position (button depressed):
Only the driver's power window can be
operated.
Unlocked position (button not
depressed ...
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of ...
