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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.
  1. 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
    G10968553Courtesy of MAZDA
  2. Insert an appropriate bolt (length approx. 70 mm {2.8 in}  ) into the water pump hole as shown in the figure, and lock the water pump pulley against rotation.
    Fig 2: Inserting Appropriate Bolt Into Water Pump Hole
    G10968554Courtesy of MAZDA
  3. Remove the water pump pulley.
  4. Remove the bolt used for locking the water pump pulley against rotation.