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Snap Ring Removal/Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove/install the snap ring using snap ring pliers.

Fig 1: Installing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.