Mazda 2: Rear Oil Seal
REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL] (ATX) ). (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R] (MTX) ).
2. Remove the drive plate (ATX) or the flywheel (MTX). (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL] (ATX) ). (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R] (MTX) ).
3. Remove the oil seal lip using a cutting knife.
4. Remove the oil seal using a flathead screwdriver with the tip protected by a rag to prevent crankshaft oil seal damage.
5. Apply clean engine oil to a new rear oil seal.
6. Insert the oil seal into the cylinder block by hand.
7. Install the rear oil seal using the SST.
Pushing distance of the rear oil seal (from the edge of the cylinder block)
- 0-0.5 mm {0-0.019 in}
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Engine
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious
injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away
from fuel.
Fuel line spills and lea
Lubrication System
LUBRICATION SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX
Dipstick
(See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION)
(See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT)
Oil pressure switch
(See OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION)
Oil filter
(See OIL FIL
Cooling System
COOLING SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX
Cooling system cap
(See COOLING SYSTEM CAP INSPECTION)
Cooling fan motor
(See COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
(See COOLING FAN MOTOR INSPECTION)
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Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
The fuel tank pressure sensor cannot be removed as a single unit. When
replacing the
fuel tank pressure sensor, replace it together with the evaporative hose
component as a
single unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Dis
Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, c
