Genuine Mazda Tribute Wheel Seal

Mazda Tribute Wheel Seal Parts and Q&A

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  Q: What are the methods to address and repair oil leaks from Wheel Seals on Mazda Tribute?

  A:

  The oil spills are commonly caused by the erosion of the driveaxle oil glands, which are very simple to change without the need to take the transaxle out of the car. These seals are at the side of transaxle in which the driveaxles are fitted. Leakage can be checked by lifting the vehicle and sitting it on jackstands, should the seal be leaking, lubricant will be present on the sides of the transaxle under the seals. Start by taking out the driveaxles. In all-wheel drive models, the seal of oil can be found in the transfer case. Carefully use screwdriver or prybar to pry the oil seal out of the transaxle bore. In case it is not removable using these tools, one will have to purchase a special oil seal removal tool that is sold in auto parts stores. To fit the new oil seal, a large piece of oil-pipe, or a large deep socket, a little smaller than the outside of the seal, serves as a drift, and this must be beaten squarely and fully into the bore. Apply transaxle lubricant to seal lip and then re-attach driveaxle(s) without damaging the lip of new seal.