[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
.)
9. Connect the negative cable.
10. Perform the mechanical system test. (See
MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-
EL]
.)
Fig. 80: Tapping Oil Seal
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CONVERTER HOUSING SIDE (2WD)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF. (See
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL]
.)
3. Remove the drive shaft (right side). (See
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4. Remove the joint shaft. (2WD) (See
JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]
.)
5. Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.
6. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION:
z
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive
shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
CAUTION:
z
Do not damage the converter housing.
z
Do not damage the differential case.
CAUTION:
z
Do not damage the oil seal.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
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