Flywheel Removal Note

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Hold the flywheel using the SST.
Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
NOTE:
- FS: 6 bolt
- KL: 8 bolt
Fig 1: Flywheel Bolt Removal Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the flywheel.