Front Oil Seal Replacement: Notes

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Special Service Tool (SST)

Mazda SST number Global SST number
49 UN20 5072 205-072 Holder	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	49 B011 105 - Adapter	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	49 H010 401 - Oil seal installer	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

WARNING:

A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front splash shield (RH). (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Removing Front Oil Seal

Courtesy 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 .)