Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Removal Note

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Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.
Remove the drive plate mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Drive Plate Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.