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Removal Note

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  1. 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.
  2. Using a sharp awl, punch one hole into the crankshaft rear oil seal metal surface between the seal lip and the cylinder block.
  3. Screw the threaded end of the jet plug remover SST  into the oil seal and remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Fig 1: Identifying Jet Plug Remover SST
G04929471Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.