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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 SHAFT . See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .
  5. Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal
    G01136914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the SST  and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SST  contacts the transaxle case.
    Fig 2: Installing New Oil Seal
    G01136915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.
  8. Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle. See AXLE SHAFT . See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .
  9. Install the wheels and tires.
  10. Install the splash shields.
  11. Add the specified amount and type of oil. See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT  .
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