CX-7 FWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement
OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF. See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement
CAUTION:
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The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
3. Remove the drive shaft. See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Axle /
Front Drive Shaft Removal/Installation
4. Remove the joint shaft. (2WD) See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Joint
Shaft Removal/Installation
5. Remove the transfer and joint shaft. (AWD) See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Joint Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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Do not damage the transaxle case.
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Do not damage the differential case.
6. Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.
7. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION:
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Do not damage the oil seal.
8. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.
Transaxle case side
