Eccentric Shaft Position Plate Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Eccentric Shaft Position Plate Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8 and 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • To allow the PCM to identify that the eccentric shaft position plate has been replaced, pump the brake pedal 20 times within 8 s after the ignition switch is turn to the ON position (engine off).
  1. Remove the drive belt referring to the drive belt replacement. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Belt Pulley And Eccentric Shaft Position Plate
    G03702100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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