Front Oil Seal Installation Note

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NOTE:

Apply clean engine oil to the front oil seal bore in the engine front cover.

Push the front oil seal slightly in by hand.
Tap the front oil seal in evenly using the SST and a hammer.
Substitution SST
- 49 G028 203
  Outer diameter: 58-70 mm {2.3-2.7 in}
  
  Inner diameter: 56-58 mm {2.21-2.28 in}
  
  Tube with board thickness 2 mm {0.08 in} or more
  
  Fig 1: Identifying SST
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.