Oil Seal Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Remove and discard the oil seal using a screwdriver.
- Tap the new oil seal into the transaxle case using the SST .
- Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Using the SST and a hammer, tap the new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.
- Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.