Front Oil Seal Installation Note

1. Apply clean engine oil to the inner surface of a new front oil seal.
2. Insert the front oil seal into the engine front cover by hand.
3. Tap the front oil seal in evenly using the SST and a hammer.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Front oil seal press on amount 

0-1.0 mm {0-0.039 in} from edge surface of engine front cover