Oil Seal (pinion shaft side), Back-Up Cylinder Ring Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the oil seal (pinion shaft side) and the back-up cylinder ring from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.
NOTE:
- If they cannot be removed using only the SSTs , set an appropriate rod to the upper part of the SSTs to perform the work.
  
  Fig 1: Using SSTs To Remove Oil Seal (Pinion Shaft Side) And Back-Up Cylinder Ring From Gear Housing
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.