Water Pump Pulley Removal Note

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CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the belt groove and surface of the water pump pulley when using tools, otherwise it will cause wear, breakage, abnormal noise of the drive belt (stretch belt), damage to the pulley, and rust.

Align the water pump pulley hole with the water pump hole as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Aligning Water Pump Pulley Hole With Water Pump Hole
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert an appropriate bolt (length 70 mm {2.8 in}) into the water pump hole shown in the figure and lock the water pump pulley against rotation.

Fig 2: Inserting Bolt Into Water Pump Pulley
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolt used for locking the water pump pulley against rotation.