OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [F35M-R]

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1.  On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.

2.  Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Drain the oil from the transaxle. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [F35M-R].)

4.  Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5].)

5.  Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.

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6.  Using the SST and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.

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7.  Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.

8.  Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5].)

9.  Add the specified amount and type of oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [F35M-R].)

10.  Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)