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Oil Seal Replacement

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  1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT ).
    CAUTION:
    • The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
  2. Remove the drive shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC] )
  3. Remove the oil seal.
  4. Using the SST  and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST  contacts the transaxle case.
  5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
  6. Install the drive shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC] )
  7. Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST ).
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal
    G04326300Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.