Oil Seals Removal/Installation

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Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove and discard the differential seals using the SSTs or equivalent.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Differential Seals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly on the outside and the lip of the new differential seals.
Use the SST to tap in new differential seals.

Fig 2: Tapping In New Differential Seals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .