Flywheel Removal Note

Hold the flywheel using the SST .

Fig 1: Flywheel Holding Tool Installed For Flywheel Removal With Flywheel Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the lock bolts in the order shown below and remove 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 .)