Flywheel Removal Note

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Hold the flywheel using the SST.
Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
Remove the flywheel.

Fig 1: Holding Flywheel With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.