Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the flywheel or flexplate. See
FLYWHEEL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L ,
.CAUTION:
- Use care to avoid scratching or damaging the oil seal surface or leakage may occur.
- Using a sharp awl, punch one hole into the crankshaft rear oil seal metal surface between the seal lip and the cylinder block.
- Screw the threaded end of the jet plug remover SST into the oil seal and remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.