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Front Oil Seal Replacement: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the plug hole plate.

    (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

  3. Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the cylinder head cover. (See CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  5. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
  6. Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  7. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.

    (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

  8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Replacing Crank Shaft Front Oil Seal (Torque Specs)
    G03643648Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.