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Rear Oil Seal Installation Note

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  1. Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown.

    Thickness 

    1. 4.0-6.0 mm {0.16-0.23 in} 
      2. Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant
      G01929590Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  2. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal lip.
  3. Install the rear oil seal using the jig as shown.
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G01929591Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tighten the rear oil seal bolts in the order as shown.

    Tightening Torque 

    1. 8.0-11.5 N.m {81.6-117.2 kgf.cm, 70.9-101.7 in.lbf} 

    Fig 3: Rear Oil Seal Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01929592Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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