Oil leaking from the front of the main pulley is due to a combination of:

Large, copper crush washer behind the eccentric shaft bolt

Sealant on the eccentric shaft bolt

Rubber o-ring at the "tip" of the eccentric shaft bolt

Be very careful when removing the front eccentric shaft bolt.  The thrust bearings can slip and kill the engine.
Please check the Mazdatrix link for more details: http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/pulley.htm

All of this can be accessed and fixed by removing the front eccentric shaft bolt.
1. Remove fan shroud and fan.
2. Remove 19mm front eccentric shaft bolt in the middle of the main pulley.
   Note:  this bolt is on real good (thread sealant), so be prepared for a good fight.
3. You should be able to access all the pieces once the eccentric shaft bolt is removed.

To help in removal of the front eccentric shaft bolt, a good trick is to use a 1/2"-drive (minimum) breaker bar with a 19mm socket.  Crank everything over until the breaker bar is laying on the driver's side sub frame.  Warp the breaker bar with rags to prevent any damage to paint.  Closing the hood would prevent anything from flying if it comes loose or breaks.  Click the starter on for a split second to loosen the bolt.



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09/05/2004