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Front Oil Seal Installation Note

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  1. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal lip.
  2. Push the oil seal slightly in by hand.
  3. Tap the oil seal in evenly using the SST  and a hammer.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Oil Seal
    G05543099Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Front oil seal press-in amount 

    0-0.5 mm {0-0.019 in} 

    Fig 2: Tapping Front Oil Seal
    G05543100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.