Mazda 3 Service Manual: Oil Seal Replacement [FS5 A EL]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Engine / Lubrication / Oil Seal Replacement [FS5 A EL]

1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..

2. Remove the oil seal.

a. Drain the ATF..

b. Remove the drive shaft and/or joint shaft..

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.

c. Remove the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver.

3. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST (body) contacts the transaxle case.

4. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.

5. Install the drive shaft and/or joint shaft..

6. Add the ATF..

7. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2..

8. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..

Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G66 M R]

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 3. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. 4. Remove the front splash shi ...

Rear Oil Seal Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

1. Remove the transaxle.. 2. Remove the flywheel (MTX) or the drive plate (ATX).. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1 ...

Other materials:

Starter Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
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Brake Pedal Removal/Installation
CAUTION: The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is automatically adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch is inserted into the installation hole on the brake pedal and rotated to fix in place. If the brake switch is not properly installed, the clearan ...

After Service Precaution [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
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