Oil Seal, Pilot Bearing Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Remove the pilot bearing only if there is a malfunction.

Remove the pilot bearing and the oil seal together using the SST .

Fig 1: Removing Pilot Bearing And Oil Seal Together Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.