Side Bearing Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not mix up the left and right side bearing inner races.

Press the side bearing inner races into the gear case using the SSTs.

Fig 1: Pressing Side Bearing Inner Races Into Gear Case Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.