Oil Seal, Pilot Bearing Removal 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.

NOTE:

Remove the pilot bearing only if there is a malfunction.

Remove the pilot bearing and the oil seal together using the SST.

Fig 1: Removing Pilot Bearing & Oil Seal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.