Differential Oil Seal - Mazda RX-8 Manual

Type
o
API service GL-5 SAE 90
Oil capacity (approx. quantity)
o
1.21.4 L
{1.3 1.4 US qt, 1.11.2 Imp qt}
6. After adding the oil, perform the oil level inspection.
7. Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.
Tightening torque
39.253.9 N·m
o
{4.005.49 kgf·m, 29.039.7 ft·lbf}

DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL

OIL SEAL (SIDE GEAR) REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
2. Install the drain plug with a new washer and tighten.
Tightening torque
39.253.9 N·m {4.005.49 kgf·m, 29.039.7 ft·lbf}
o
3. Disconnect the rear drive shaft on the differential side.
4. Remove the clip from the rear drive shaft.
CAUTION:
To prevent damaging the inside of the differential casing, wrap cloth on the end of the flathead
•
screwdriver.
5. Remove the oil seal from the differential carrier using a flathead screwdriver.
(w) RX-8 Power Train
Page 19