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Front Oil Seal Replacement: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. 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. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 1: Front Oil Seal Components With Torque Specification
G10916072Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 .)