Oil Seal Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- Remove the drive shaft. (See AXLE SHAFT (2.3L) or AXLE SHAFT (3.0L) .)
- Remove the oil seal.
- Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.
- Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
- Install the drive shaft. (See AXLE SHAFT (2.3L) or AXLE SHAFT (3.0L) .)
- Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
- Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)