How does the Flywheel function in the removal and installation of a transaxle on Mazda 3?

Removal of the transaxle requires initially inspecting parts of the transaxle such as oil seals and changing them when the need arises. Manual transaxle models: To get in to the release bearing and inspection or replacement of the clutch components, remove the clutch and then inspect or replace the release bearing. Mark alignment marks on flywheel and crankshaft so that replacement can be easily done because the holes of bolts are somewhat off and will fit only in one direction. Keep the flywheel/driveplate in place as the bolts are unscrewed; to ensure that the flywheel/driveplate does not rotate, use a transaxle mounting bolt into the cylinder block, have an assistant hold a screwdriver with the teeth of a starter ring gear. Unscrew and take off all the bolts, make sure to get new ones to put on in case of reassembling since the bolts undergo extreme stresses. Removed very carefully the heavy flywheel/driveplate. Dust the flywheel and clean with grease and oil, and examine cracks and rivet grooves and burnt spots and marks of scoring, which can be taken out with emery cloth. Inspect teeth of ring gear which are broken or cracked, and test warpage with straight-edge. Clean and check the mating surfaces of the flywheel and crankshaft, and replace the oil seal as leaking particularly in high mileage engines. When the flywheel is not in contact, clean the inboard face and clean the recesses of the crankshaft speed/position sensor and make sure the sensor is firmly in place. To install the engine/transaxle adapter plate, the engine/transaxle adapter plate should be installed and then the flywheel/driveplate installed on the crankshaft and all the holes aligned with the marks left during removal. Install new bolts and tighten them manually, screwing the flywheel as in the process of disassembling. Install the new bolts in a diagonal order to the required torque and finish the installation by reversing the process used to remove them.

How to remove and reinstall a transmission and flywheel/driveplate for four-cylinder engine on Mazda MPV?

In order to eliminate the transmission, raise the vehicle and place it on jackstands first and remove the transmission. Second, lift off the pressure plate and the clutch disc where you have a chance to inspect or replace the clutch parts and pilot bearing. Mark alignment marks on the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft to identify how the two related before removal so that they can be aligned correctly upon reinstallation. Take out the bolts holding the flywheel/driveplate to the crankshaft, on automatic transmission models place a punch through one of the holes to make the driveplate not come round as the bolts are unwound. In the case of crankshaft rotation, disengage the starter and force a screwdriver into the ring gear teeth in cases of the manual transmission and a long punch in case of the automatic transmission. Once the flywheel/driveplate has been removed, support it, removing the final bolt and wiping it to get rid of grease and oil, checking it against cracks, rivet grooves, burnt spots, and score lines, and light scoring can be removed with emery cloth. Linear check Visual inspection of cracked and broken ring gear teeth, and flat surface lay of flywheel to check warpage. Clean and wash up the mating surfaces of flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft before re-assembling but replace crankshaft rear seal that is already leaking. To install, place the flywheel/driveplate against the crankshaft aligning the marks left during removal and make sure it is correctly installed with the aid of alignment dowels or staggered bolt holes where necessary. Put thread locking compound on the threads of the bolts and then tighten them to the required torque value, and then reverse the procedure used to remove them.

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Mazda Flywheel Part Number: GY01-19-020B
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven; Flywheel
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- MPV | 2000-2001 | DX, ES, LX | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Flywheel Part Number: PY11-16-610
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- Other Name: Wheel, Fly-Dual; Flywheel
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- 3 | 2019-2023 | 2.0, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Flywheel Part Number: PE33-16-610A
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- Other Name: Wheel, Fly-Dual; Flywheel
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- MX-5 Miata | 2019-2022 | 100th Anniversary Special Edition, Club, Grand Touring, RF 100th Anniversary Special Edition, RF Club, RF Grand Touring, RF GT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Flywheel Part Number: PY01-16-610A
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- Other Name: Cover; Flywheel
- Replaces: PY01-16-610
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- 3 | 2015-2018 | Grand Touring, s Grand Touring, s Touring, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2014-2018 | Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Flywheel Part Number: L304-16-610E
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- Other Name: Wheel, Fly-Dual
- Replaces: L304-16-610, L304-16-610A, L304-16-610B, L304-16-610C, L304-16-610D
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- 3 | 2007-2013 | Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 6 | 2006-2007 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FW80-19-020
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
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- Tribute | 2008-2011, 2001-2006 | DX, ES, LX, S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: AW01-19-020C
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
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- 6 | 2006-2008 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FZH3-19-020
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven; Drive Plate
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- 3 | 2019-2023 | 2.0, 2.5 S, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-30 | 2020-2022 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Base, Preferred, Premium, Select | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FZH1-19-020A
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
- Replaces: FZH1-19-020
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- 3 | 2014-2023 | 2.0, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Preferred, Premium, s Grand Touring, s Touring, Select, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2014-2021 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-30 | 2023, 2020-2021 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Base, Preferred, Premium, Select | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2014-2022 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition, Grand Select, Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FZC1-19-020B
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
- Replaces: FZC1-19-020A, FZC1-19-020
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- 3 | 2012-2018 | i, i Grand Touring, I Sport, i SV, I Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CX-3 | 2016-2020 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2013-2016 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FNE2-19-020B
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
- Replaces: FNE2-19-020A
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- 3 | 2006-2013 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 5 | 2012-2015, 2008-2010 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-7 | 2010-2012 | Sport, SV, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- MX-5 Miata | 2006-2015 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Base, Club, Club Spec, Grand Touring, Special Edition, Sport, SV, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FNK1-19-020A
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
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- 3 | 2004-2009 | i, Mazdaspeed, S, SP23 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 5 | 2006-2007 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mazda Flywheel Part Number: LF9G-11-500
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- Other Name: Wheel, Fly
- Replaces: LFG2-11-500A, LFG2-11-500
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- MX-5 Miata | 2006-2015 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Base, Club, Club Spec, Grand Touring, Special Edition, Sport, SV, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FW12-19-020A
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
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- MX-3 | 1992-1995 | Base, GS, Precedia, SE | 6 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FZ3C-19-020
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
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- 3 | 2021-2023 | 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2018-2021 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-30 | 2021-2023 | 2.5 Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2019-2022 | 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Signature, Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-9 | 2016-2021 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FN11-19-020A
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
- Replaces: FN11-19-020, FN12-19-020A, FN12-19-020
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- 2 | 2011-2014 | Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
- Protege | 1999-2001 | DX, LX | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: FX01-19-020B
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
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- Millenia | 1995-2002 | Base, Millennium Edition, S | 6 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mazda Flywheel Part Number: L327-11-500C
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- Other Name: Wheel, Fly
- Replaces: L327-11-500B
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- 3 | 2004-2009 | Mazdaspeed, S, SP23 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 5 | 2006-2010 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mazda Flywheel Part Number: LFEV-11-500
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- Other Name: Wheel, Fly
- Replaces: LF17-11-500A, LF17-11-500B
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- 3 | 2004-2013 | i | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Drive Plate Part Number: CA60-19-020
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- Other Name: Plate, Driven
- Replaces: AW61-19-020, ZZJ1-19-020
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 6 | 2009-2013 | S | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- CX-9 | 2007-2015 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS

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Mazda Flywheel

Mazda Flywheel smooths engine pulses by storing kinetic energy so every drive feels steady and responsive. Mazda has earned global respect since 1931 thanks to inventive rotary power, fuel-saving Skyactiv engines, and the graceful Kodo design that shapes each body line with a sense of motion. The brand backs this style with i-Activsense features like radar cruise and lane keeping that watch the road so drivers can focus on enjoying the trip. Mazda also experiments with electric drive options and mild hybrids, proving its commitment to cleaner performance without sacrificing the lively handling drivers love. Whether a nimble hatch or a roomy SUV, each Mazda pairs sharp steering with well-tuned suspensions that invite confidence on winding roads while i-Activ AWD adds grip when conditions change. Behind that fun lies smart hardware, and here the Flywheel plays a hidden yet crucial role. Inside every modern powertrain, the Flywheel links the starter, crankshaft, and clutch, using its weight to turn irregular combustion bursts into a consistent flow of torque felt at the wheels. By carrying a toothed rim for the starter and a broad face for clutch contact, it supports quick starts and slick gear changes throughout the lineup. Mazda uses both solid steel and dual mass versions, each chosen to balance durability, vibration control, and smooth shifting, giving the entire range reliable low noise operation.

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Mazda Flywheel Parts and Q&A

Drive Plate
FNE2-19-020B
Q: How does the Flywheel function in the removal and installation of a transaxle on Mazda 3?
A:
Removal of the transaxle requires initially inspecting parts of the transaxle such as oil seals and changing them when the need arises. Manual transaxle models: To get in to the release bearing and inspection or replacement of the clutch components, remove the clutch and then inspect or replace the release bearing. Mark alignment marks on flywheel and crankshaft so that replacement can be easily done because the holes of bolts are somewhat off and will fit only in one direction. Keep the flywheel/driveplate in place as the bolts are unscrewed; to ensure that the flywheel/driveplate does not rotate, use a transaxle mounting bolt into the cylinder block, have an assistant hold a screwdriver with the teeth of a starter ring gear. Unscrew and take off all the bolts, make sure to get new ones to put on in case of reassembling since the bolts undergo extreme stresses. Removed very carefully the heavy flywheel/driveplate. Dust the flywheel and clean with grease and oil, and examine cracks and rivet grooves and burnt spots and marks of scoring, which can be taken out with emery cloth. Inspect teeth of ring gear which are broken or cracked, and test warpage with straight-edge. Clean and check the mating surfaces of the flywheel and crankshaft, and replace the oil seal as leaking particularly in high mileage engines. When the flywheel is not in contact, clean the inboard face and clean the recesses of the crankshaft speed/position sensor and make sure the sensor is firmly in place. To install the engine/transaxle adapter plate, the engine/transaxle adapter plate should be installed and then the flywheel/driveplate installed on the crankshaft and all the holes aligned with the marks left during removal. Install new bolts and tighten them manually, screwing the flywheel as in the process of disassembling. Install the new bolts in a diagonal order to the required torque and finish the installation by reversing the process used to remove them.
Flywheel
G601-11-500B
Q: How to remove and reinstall a transmission and flywheel/driveplate for four-cylinder engine on Mazda MPV?
A:
In order to eliminate the transmission, raise the vehicle and place it on jackstands first and remove the transmission. Second, lift off the pressure plate and the clutch disc where you have a chance to inspect or replace the clutch parts and pilot bearing. Mark alignment marks on the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft to identify how the two related before removal so that they can be aligned correctly upon reinstallation. Take out the bolts holding the flywheel/driveplate to the crankshaft, on automatic transmission models place a punch through one of the holes to make the driveplate not come round as the bolts are unwound. In the case of crankshaft rotation, disengage the starter and force a screwdriver into the ring gear teeth in cases of the manual transmission and a long punch in case of the automatic transmission. Once the flywheel/driveplate has been removed, support it, removing the final bolt and wiping it to get rid of grease and oil, checking it against cracks, rivet grooves, burnt spots, and score lines, and light scoring can be removed with emery cloth. Linear check Visual inspection of cracked and broken ring gear teeth, and flat surface lay of flywheel to check warpage. Clean and wash up the mating surfaces of flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft before re-assembling but replace crankshaft rear seal that is already leaking. To install, place the flywheel/driveplate against the crankshaft aligning the marks left during removal and make sure it is correctly installed with the aid of alignment dowels or staggered bolt holes where necessary. Put thread locking compound on the threads of the bolts and then tighten them to the required torque value, and then reverse the procedure used to remove them.