CX-7 L4-2.3L Turbo (2007)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Oil Seal (Companion Flange) Replacement
OIL SEAL (COMPANION FLANGE) REPLACEMENT
1. Drain the differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the propeller shaft.
3. Remove the locknut using the SST.
4. Support the differential using a jack.
5. After removing the front side of the differential mount, gradually lower the jack and tilt the front side of the differential downward.
6. Pull the companion flange off using the SST.
7. Remove the oil seal from the differential carrier using a screwdriver or similar tool.
8. Apply differential oil to the new oil seal lip.
9. Install the new oil seal to the differential carrier using the SST.
Substitution SST
