Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 103

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TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER UNIT
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Oil seal (Speedometer gear case)
1. Remove the oil seal as shown in the figure.
Oil seal (Driveshaft)
Replacement (On-vehicle)
1, Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Drain the transaxle oil.
3. Remove the concerned front wheel.
4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Separate the front stabilizer from the lower arm.
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Do not damage the dust boots.
6. Remove the clinch bolt and pull the lower arm downward.
Separate the knuckle from the lower arm ball joint.
7. Loosen the nut and disconnect the tie-rod end with the SST.
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Do not subject the tripod joint to shock when remov-
ing the driveshaft.
8. Disconnect the driveshaft from the transaxle by prying with
a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle.
9. Suspend the driveshaft with a rope.
IO. Remove the oil seal with a screwdriver.
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