Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. 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 evenly on safety stands.
- Drain the oil from the transaxle.
- Remove the front wheels and splash shields.
- Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.
- Using the SST and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.
- Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.
- Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- Install the wheels and splash shields.
- Add the specified amount and type of oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)