1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).
d. Remove the air cleaner component..
e. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator aside.
f. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket..
g. Remove the front splash shield..
h. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
i. Remove the starter..
j. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container..
k. Remove the manual transaxle..
2. Without removing the pilot bearing, turn the bearing while applying force in the axial direction.

If there is any malfunction, replace the pilot bearing..
Pilot Bearing Inspection [C66 M R]
Pilot Bearing Inspection [G66 M R]Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Visual Inspection
CAUTION:
When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause
abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect
the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on the CKP sensor when
replacing.
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Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WAR ...
Outer Mirror Glass Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Press area B of the mirror glass so that area A moves outward.
3. Detach pin B while lifting up the inside of the mirror glass holder.
4. Pull the mirror glass holder and remove pins A and C.
5. Disconnect the mirror heater connectors. (Ve ...