Front Cover Assembly Note

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Before installing the front cover, install the pulley boss to the eccentric shaft and measure the height between the eccentric shaft top and the pulley boss.
- If not within the specification, verify that the spacer is not caught in the needle bearing.
Standard
1. 10.34-11.14 mm {0.4071-0.4385 in}
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Height Between Eccentric Shaft Top & Pulley Boss
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the engine front cover installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening Torque
1. 18.6-25.5 N.m {1.90-2.60 kgf.m, 13.8-18.8 ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.