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Oil Seal Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Apply ATF to the lip of a new oil seal.
  2. Install the SST  (49 N032 319A) to the gear housing with the raised part facing up as shown in the figure.
  3. Set the stopper into the gear housing to hold the SSTs  as shown in the figure.
  4. Install the oil seal using the SSTs  (49 F032 303, 49 F032 304) and a press.
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal Using Special Service Tool
    G00975778Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.