Oil Pump Driven Sprocket Removal Note (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)

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While locking the oil pump against rotation as shown in the figure, remove the oil pump driven sprocket installation bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pump Driven Sprocket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the oil pump driven sprocket.