OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [A26M-R]

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

2.  Drain the oil from the transaxle. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [A26M-R].)

3.  Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)

4.  Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

6.  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].)(See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6, MZR-CD 2.2].)

7.  Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.

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8.  Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SSTs contact the transaxle case.

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9.  Coat the lip of each oil seal with specified oil.

10.  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].)(See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6, MZR-CD 2.2].)

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

12.  Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13.  Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)

14.  Add the specified amount and type of oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [A26M-R].)