Oil Pan Removal (3.0L); Timing Cover Removal (3.0L); Front Oil Seal Removal (3.0L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

DISASSEMBLY
FRONT OF ENGINE
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FRONT OF ENGINE
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FRONT OF ENGINE
Oil pan
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove and discard the old gasket.
4. Remove and discard the front and rlear oil pan seals.
Timing cover
1. Remove the timing cover bolts.
2. Remove the timing cover.
Note
To remove the timing cover without removing the
water pump, do not remove bolts marked 11 through
15, as shown.
3. Remove the old gasket.
Front oil seal
Pry the seal from the timing cover with a flat-bladed
screwdriver.
Note
Take care not to damage the timing cover while
removing the seal.
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