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Rear Oil Seal Replacement

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  1. Remove the flywheel. (MTX). (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the drive plate. (ATX). (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Cut the oil seal lip using a razor knife.
  4. Remove the rear oil seal using a screwdriver as shown.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Oil Seal
    G01052346Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the rear oil seal with part A of the SST  [303-178 (49 UN01 070)] and the SST  [303-384 (49 UN30 3384)].
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool Part
    G01052347Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the studs of the SST  [303-384 (49 UN30 3384)] as indicated in the figure.
    Fig 3: Identifying Studs Of Special Tool
    G01052348Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal.
  8. Push the oil seal slightly in by hand.
  9. Install part A of the SST  [303-178 (49 UN01 070)] and compress the oil seal with the nuts of the SST  [303-384 (49 UN30 3384)].
    Fig 4: Compressing Oil Seal
    G01052349Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the drive plate. (ATX) (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Install the flywheel. (MTX) (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)