Oil Seal (Manual Shaft) Replacement [Aw6A-El]

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.

CAUTION:

Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL] .)
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the transaxle case.
- Do not damage the manual shaft.
Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the oil seal.
Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.

Fig 2: Tapping In Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Substitution SST
- 49F026 102
  Outer diameter: 27 mm {1.06 in} or more
  
  Inner diameter: 15-18 mm {0.60-0.70 in}
  
  Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more
Install the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL] .)
Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
Connect the negative battery cable.