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Rotor Assembly Note

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CAUTION:
  • Assemble only the side seal and corner seal on the engine front side while the rotor is not assembled.
  1. Assemble the side seal spring in the direction shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Installing Side Seal Spring
    G02831033Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Assemble the side seal spring in the direction shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Assembling Side Seal Spring
    G02831034Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply petroleum jelly between the side seal and side seal groove.
  4. Assemble the corner seal plug to the corner seal.
    Fig 3: Installing Corner Seal Plug To Corner Seal
    G02831035Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • When replacing a corner seal with new one, assemble the corner seal with the painting surface facing upward.
      Fig 4: Identifying Painted Surface
      G02831036Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Assemble the corner seal and corner seal spring with the notch aligned with the apex seal groove.
  6. Apply petroleum jelly between the corner seal and corner seal groove.
  7. Insert the SST  into the apex seal groove of the rotor and verify that the apex seal groove of the corner seal is aligned with the apex seal groove of the rotor.
  8. Assemble the side seal and corner seal for the engine rear side in the same way as the engine front side.
    Fig 5: Engine Rear Side, Side Seal & Corner Seal
    G02831037Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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