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Rotor Disassembly Note

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NOTE:
  • Pair each seal and spring according to the numbers shown in the figure, and place them in the SST  according to the numbers shown on the SST  .
Fig 1: Identifying Seal & Spring
G02830960Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the side piece, apex seal, corner seal, side seal, and spring on the engine rear side, and place them in the SST  while keeping them in order.
    Fig 2: Removing Side Piece, Apex Seal, Corner Seal, Side Seal, & Spring (Engine Rear Side)
    G02830961Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Move the rotor to the left and right to cut the oil film.
  3. Remove the rotor.
    CAUTION:
    • If a seal adheres to the side housing, put it back in its original position in the rotor.
    • Place the removed rotor upright on soft material such as a rubber sheet or cloth. Do not allow the oil seal to directly contact metal are similar hard surface.
    Fig 3: Removing Rotor
    G02830962Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the corner seal, side seal, and spring on the engine front side, and place them in the SST  while keeping them in order.
    Fig 4: Removing Corner Seal, Side Seal, & Spring (Engine Front Side)
    G02830963Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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