🔧 Genuine Mazda Crank Friction Washer | 2.3L MZR Engines
✅ Quantity: 1 washer
✅ Brand: Genuine Mazda OEM
✅ Sold individually
✅ Suitable for Mazda 2.3L MZR engines
✅ Covers L3-DE, L3-VE and L3-VDT engine variants
This genuine Mazda crank friction washer is used across the Mazda 2.3L MZR engine family, including naturally aspirated and DISI turbo applications.
⚠️ Important: This listing is for 1 single washer only. Different 2.3L MZR engines may require different quantities, so please confirm the quantity required before ordering.
🚗 Common 2.3L MZR Applications
Depending on the year, model and market, the Mazda 2.3L MZR engine can be found in:
• Mazda 3 / Axela BK 2.3L
• Mazda 3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3 BK and BL
• Mazda 6 / Atenza GG and GY 2.3L
• Mazda 6 MPS / Mazdaspeed6
• Mazda CX-7 ER 2.3 DISI Turbo
• Mazda 5 / Premacy CR 2.3L
• Mazda MPV LY 2.3L
• Mazda 8 LY 2.3L
• Mazda Biante 2.3L
• Mazda Tribute 2.3L
• Other Mazda models fitted with an L3-series 2.3L MZR engine
⚠️ Model availability and engine specifications vary between countries and production years. Please confirm your engine type before ordering rather than relying only on the vehicle model.
🔹 Naturally Aspirated 2.3L MZR Engines
Applicable engine variants may include:
• L3-DE
• L3-VE
• Other naturally aspirated L3-series 2.3L variants
Most naturally aspirated Mazda 2.3L MZR engines use 2 crank friction washers.
On many of these engines, the timing chain sprocket and oil pump sprocket are combined into a single sprocket assembly.
✅ Commonly requires 2 washers
⚠️ Confirm the required quantity before ordering
⚠️ The crankshaft pulley bolt must be replaced
⚠️ The crankshaft pulley bolt is torque-to-yield and must not be reused
🔥 Mazda MPS / Mazdaspeed 2.3 DISI Turbo Engines
Applicable engine:
• L3-VDT 2.3L DISI Turbo
Common applications include:
• Mazda 3 MPS BK
• Mazda 3 MPS BL
• Mazdaspeed3
• Mazda 6 MPS
• Mazdaspeed6
• Mazda CX-7 ER 2.3 Turbo
• Selected Mazda MPV 2.3 Turbo models
The Mazda MPS / Mazdaspeed 2.3L DISI turbo engine requires 3 crank friction washers.
These engines do not use a traditional keyed timing arrangement to lock all the crankshaft timing components. Correct timing depends on friction between the crankshaft, friction washers, timing sprockets and crankshaft pulley.
✅ Requires 3 washers
⚠️ The crankshaft pulley bolt must be replaced
⚠️ The crankshaft pulley bolt is torque-to-yield and must not be reused
⚠️ Always replace the crank bolt and friction washers during timing work
⚠️ Incorrect installation or reused components may allow the timing assembly to slip
⚠️ Important Notes
• This listing is for 1 washer only
• Order the correct quantity for your specific engine
• Naturally aspirated and turbo engines can use different quantities
• Recommended during timing chain replacement
• Recommended when removing the crankshaft pulley
• Recommended during oil pump sprocket or front engine repairs
• The crankshaft pulley bolt should always be replaced
• Correct timing tools and workshop procedures must be used
• Fitment should be confirmed using the engine type and vehicle details
📩 Unsure about fitment?
Please send us your registration number and vehicle details before ordering so we can check the correct application and required quantity.
