Flywheel Removal Note

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Hold the flywheel using the SST .

Fig 1: Holding Flywheel Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the lock bolts, and remove the plate and the flywheel.
Inspect for oil leakage from the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the crankshaft rear oil seal. (See REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .)