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Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note

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  1. Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug.
  2. Install the SST  .
  3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft is in the No. 1 cylinder TDC position (until the balance weight is contacting to the SST  ).
    Fig 1: Installing SST
    G03643621Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SSTs. 
    Fig 2: Holding Crankshaft Pulley Using SST
    G03643622Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.