Oil Seal Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
- Drain the differential oil.NOTE:
- For easier installation, do not depress the brake pedal after removing the brake caliper component.
- Remove the brake caliper component, then suspend the brake caliper component using a rope.
- Remove the lower arm installation bolt and nut.
- Pull the rear hub support from the drive shaft.NOTE:
- If the drive shaft will not come out of the rear hub support easily, install a discarded nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
- Remove the drive shaft from the differential. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE .)
- Remove the oil seal.
- Apply lithium-based grease to the new oil seal lip and install it using the SST.
- Install a new clip onto the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE .)
- Install the lower arm installation bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
- 54-76 N.m {5.5-7.8 Kgf.m, 40-56 ft.lbf}
- Install the brake caliper component.
Tightening torque
- 50-68 N.m {5.0-7.0 kgf.m, 37-50 ft.lbf}
- Add the specified oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT .)
- Adjust the rear wheel alignment.