Oil Pump Sprocket Removal/Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley lock bolt to the crankshaft, and lock the oil pump against rotation as shown in figure.
- Remove/install the oil pump sprocket, and then remove the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley lock bolt.
Tightening torque
20-30 N.m {2.1-3.0 kgf.m, 15-22 ft.lbf}