2008 - MX-5 - Transmission/Transaxle

OIL SEAL (OIL PUMP) REPLACEMENT [SJ6A-EL]

1. Remove the automatic transmission. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)

CAUTION:

• The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the torque converter splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.

• Do not drop the torque converter.

• Do not pinch fingers.

2. Remove the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)

CAUTION:

• Do not to damage the bushing on the oil pump body.

3. Remove the oil seal from the oil pump body using the SST.

4. Using the SST and a hammer, install the new oil seal to the oil pump body.

5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with grease.

6. Install the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)

7. Install the automatic transmission. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)

8. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [SJ6A-EL].)