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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSMANUAL TRANSAXLE CLUTCH [A26M-R]CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONFLYWHEEL INSTALLATION NOTE
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3
Flywheel Installation Note
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Flywheel Installation Note
- Clean the crankshaft thread holes.
- Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
- Hand-tighten the new flywheel lock bolts.
- Install the SST to the flywheel.
- Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
- 152-161 N.m {15.5-16.4 kgf.m, 113-118 ft.lbf}
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.