Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Drivetrain / Driveline / Differentials / Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]

Transaxle Case Side

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

2. Drain the ATF..

3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle..

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.

4. Remove the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

5. Using the SSTs

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

(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.

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

7. Install the drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle..

8. Add the ATF..

9. Install the front under cover No.2..

10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..

Converter housing Side (FW6A-EL)

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

2. Drain the ATF..

3. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH)..

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.

4. Remove the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

5. Using the SSTs

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

(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.

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

7. Install the drive shaft (RH)..

8. Add the ATF..

9. Install the front under cover No.2..

10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..

Converter housing Side (FW6AX-EL)

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

2. Drain the ATF..

3. Remove the transfer..

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.

4. Remove the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

5. Using the SSTs

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

(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.

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

7. Install the transfer..

8. Add the ATF..

9. Install the front under cover No.2..

10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..

Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]

1. Remove the front under cover No.2.. 2. Drain the manual transaxle oil.. 3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the MTX.. 4. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the MTX.. 5. Remove the oil ...

Rear Differential

Purpose, Function A rear differential with an integrated coupling component has been adopted, reducing size and weight. An aluminum differential carrier has been adopted, reducing we ...

Other materials:

DSC HU/CM Inspection
1. Disconnect the DSC HU/CM connector.. 2. Connect the negative battery cable.. 3. Attach the tester lead to the DSC HU/CM wiring harness-side connector and inspect voltage, continuity, or resistance according to the standard (reference) on the table. Standard (Reference) ...

Flywheel Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Remove the flywheel.. 2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the flywheel. If there is any malfunction or it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the flywheel.. a. Inspect the surface that contacts the clutch disc for scratches, nicks, and discoloration. ...

Rear Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect each connecting part for looseness. Tighten or replace parts if necessary. 2. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band. 3. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joints or ...