Front Bearing Outer Race, Rear Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the bearing outer race by lightly tapping the edge of the bearing outer race using a flathead screwdriver.

Fig 1: Tapping Edge Of Bearing Outer Race

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.