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Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Installation Note

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  1. Remove any old locking compound from the bolt threads and bolt holes, and apply new locking compound to the bolt threads.
  2. Set the SST  or equivalent against the drive plate.
  3. Tighten the drive plate mounting bolts in two or three steps in the order shown.

    Tightening torque 

    97-102 N.m {9.8-10.5 kgf.m, 70.9-75.9 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Setting SST Against Drive Plate
    G01137087Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.