Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 750

4. Remove the clip from the rear drive shaft.
CAUTION:
5. Remove the oil seal from the differential carrier using a flathead screwdriver.
6. Apply differential oil to the lip of a new oil seal.
Fig. 6: Removing Oil Seal From Differential Carrier Using Flathead Screwdriver
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7. Tap in the new oil seal until it reaches the differential carrier using the SSTs .
NOTE:
8. After installing a new clip to the rear drive shaft, insert it into the rear differential.
(See REAR DRIVE SHAFT, REAR KNUCKLE COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
9. Verify that the rear drive shaft is held securely by the clip by pulling the outer ring on the differential side
towards the axle.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata
To prevent damaging the inside of the differential casing, wrap
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cloth on the end of the flathead screwdriver.
Install the oil seal at a straight angle.
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