Transaxle Case Side

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Disconnect the negative battery cable
Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL] .)
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.
Remove the drive shaft (left side). (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the transaxle case.
- Do not damage the differential case.
Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.
Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.

Fig 2: Tapping In Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Substitution SST
- 49H028 202
  Outer diameter: 54.5-61 mm {2.15-2.40 in}
  
  Inner diameter: 52 mm {2.05 in} or more
  
  Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more
Install the drive shaft (left side). (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL] .)
Connect the negative cable.
Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL] .)