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Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement

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  1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
  2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.
  3. Remove the front wheels and splash shields.
  4. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle. See AXLE SHAFTS .
  5. Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Seals Using A Screwdriver
    G01012235Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the SSTs  and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SSTs  contact the transaxle case.
  7. Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.
  8. Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft into the transaxle. See AXLE SHAFTS .
  9. Install the wheels and splash shields.
  10. Add the specified amount and type of oil. See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Using SSTs And A Hammer Tap Each New Oil Seal
    G01012236Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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