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2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3

Pilot Bearing Inspection

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Pilot Bearing Inspection
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  1. Perform the following procedures.
    1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
    2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
    3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
    4. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator aside.
    6. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
    11. Remove the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Without removing the pilot bearing, turn the bearing while applying force in the axial direction.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Pilot Bearing [G66M-R]
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