Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug.
- Install the SST .
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft is in the No. 1 cylinder TDC position (until the balance weight is contacting to the SST ).
- Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SSTs.