2008 - MX-5 - Transmission/Transaxle

OIL SEAL (EXTENSION HOUSING) REPLACEMENT [M15M-D]

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Drain the transmission oil.

(See TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT[M15M-D].)

3. Remove the following parts:

a. Member bracket (See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[M15M-D].)

b. Tunnel member (See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[M15M-D].)

c. Catalytic converter, middle pipe (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[LF].)

d. Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver.

5. Tap a new oil seal into the case using the SST.

6. Apply the specified oil to the oil seal lip.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Add transmission oil.

(See TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT[M15M-D].)