Rear Oil Seal Installation Note

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Apply clean engine oil to a new oil seal lip.
Push the oil seal slightly in by hand.
Tap the oil seal in evenly using the SST and a hammer.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.