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Front Oil Seal Replacement: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST) 

  1. Mazda SST number
  2. Global SST number
  1. 49 UN20 5072
  2. 205-072

Holder
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  1. 49 B011 105
  2. -

Adapter
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  1. 49 G028 205
  2. -

Oil seal installer
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Replacement Part 

Front oil seal
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Engine front cover

Oil and Chemical Type 

Engine oil
Type: Recommended oil
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 front splash shield (RH). (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 Replacement Components Location With Torque Specification - SKYACTIV-G (With Cylinder Deactivation - US)
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    FRONT OIL SEAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

    Component No. Refer to
    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 .)