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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
    G03643770Courtesy 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: SST For Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G03643771Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the studs of the SST  [303-384 (49 UN30 3384)] as indicated in the figure.
  7. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal.
  8. Push the oil seal slightly in by hand.
    Fig 3: Installing Studs Of SST
    G03643772Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G03643773Courtesy 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 .)