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Front Oil Seal Replacement: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
  • A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.
  1. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the front splash shield (RH). (Refer to FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Oil Seal
    G10968652Courtesy of MAZDA
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Crankshaft pulley lock bolt
    (See Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note .)
    (See Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Installation Note .)
    2 Crankshaft pulley
    3 Front oil seal
    (See Front Oil Seal Removal Note .)
    (See Front Oil Seal Installation Note .)