Crankshaft Pulley

2009 Mazda CX-9 FWD V6-3.7LSECTION Crankshaft Pulley
Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Installation Note

1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and set a wrench to the drive plate bolt at the position shown in the figure to lock the crankshaft rotation.






2. Tighten the new crankshaft pulley lock bolt in 4 steps.
a. Tighten to 140 Nm {14 kgf-m, 103 ft-lbf}.

b. Loosen 360 ° (one full turn) in reverse order.

c. Tighten to 47-53 Nm {4.8-5.4 kgf-m, 35-39 ft-lbf}.

d. Tighten 85 °-95 °.

3. Verify the tightening torque for the drive plate bolt to which the wrench has been set. Service and Repair

4. Install the cover as shown in the figure.




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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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