Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1443

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY LOCK BOLT REMOVAL NOTE
1. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
2. Set a flathead screwdriver to the drive plate in the position indicated in the figure to lock the crankshaft
rotation.
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and washer.
Fig. 41: Locking Crankshaft Rotation
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CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL NOTE
1. Remove the washer from the crankshaft pulley lock bolt, install a suitable spacer (thickness: approx. 14
mm {0.55 in} , diameter: approx. 30 mm {1.18 in} ), (similar to front shock absorber lower nut) to the
crankshaft pulley lock bolt, and install the crankshaft pulley lock bolt to the crankshaft.
Fig. 42: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt & Spacer
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2. Remove the crankshaft pulley using the SST.
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and spacer.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9