OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL)
OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
- Remove the engine cover.
(See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Clean the transmission exterior thoroughly using a steam cleaner or cleaning solvent.
- Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
- Remove the following parts.
a. Front tunnel member
b. Rear tunnel member
c. Catalytic converter, middle pipe, main silencer
(See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
d. Heat insulator
e. Propeller shaft
(See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Do not scratch or damage the extension housing and output shaft.
- Remove the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver.
(w) RX-8 Transmission (Manual & Auto)