Upper Bearing, Oil Seal Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Press out the upper bearing and oil seal from the valve housing using the SST .

Fig 1: Pressing Out Upper Bearing & Oil Seal From Valve Housing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.