Oil Seal (Oil Pump) Replacement

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Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the torque converter splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
- Do not drop the torque converter.
- Do not pinch fingers.
Remove the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Do not to damage the bushing on the oil pump body.
Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the oil pump body.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Seal From Oil Pump Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using the SST and a hammer, install the oil seal to the oil pump body.

Fig 2: Installing Oil Seal To Oil Pump Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Coat the lip of the oil seal with grease.
Install the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)