Mazda 6 Quiz
Automatic transaxle

Oil seal replacement

In this manual: Automatic transaxle
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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1. 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.

2. Remove the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the oil seal.

4. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST

contacts the transaxle case.


5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.

6. Install the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)

8. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)

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