Purpose, Function
The crankshaft pulley transmits the drive force to the auxiliary parts via the drive belt.
The crankshaft pulley suppresses torsional vibration of the crankshaft.
Construction
The crankshaft pulley is installed to the front of the crankshaft.

The crankshaft pulley has a torsional damper for suppressing torsional vibration of the crankshaft.
The crankshaft pulley has key groove to match the timing to the crankshaft.
The crankshaft pulley has a timing mark indicating the piston position.

Drive Belt Auto Tensioner InspectionHydraulic Lash Adjuster (Hla) Inspection
HLA Troubleshooting
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Possible cause
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After replacing oil, sound occurs when starting engine
Oil shortage in oil passage
Maintain the engine speed between 2,000 ...
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
On Board Diagnostic System Simulation Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “TCM”.
3. Select the simulation items from the PID table.
4. Perform the act ...