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Side Seal Inspection

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  1. Assemble the side and corner seals of the rotor.
  2. Press the side seal up against the inner side of the side seal groove using 0.05-0.15 mm {0.0020-0.0059}  feeler gauges as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • Press the feeler gauges against the both ends of the side seals correctly.
    NOTE:
    • Any side seal height is acceptable.
  3. Measure the clearance between both ends of the side seal and the corner seal using a feeler gauge.
    • If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the side seal.

      Standard Clearance 

      1. 0.05-0.15 mm {0.0020-0.0059 in} 

      Maximum Clearance 

      1. 0.4 mm {0.016 in} 
        Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Both Ends Of Side Seal & Corner Seal
        G02830980Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    • Select the proper side seal using the side seal selection table when replacing a side seal.
    SIDE SEAL SELECTION

    Side Seal Groove Length Rank Stamp (1) Part Number Of Side Seal
    F N3Z1 11 C10
    G N3Z1 11 C10
    H N3Z1 11 C10
    I N3Z1 11 C10
    J N3Z2 11 C10
    K N3Z2 11 C10
    L N3Z2 11 C10
    K N3Z2 11 C10
    M N3Z2 11 C10
    N N3Z3 11 C10
    O N3Z3 11 C10
    P N3Z3 11 C10
    Q N3Z3 11 C10
    R N3Z4 11 C10
    S N3Z4 11 C10
    T N3Z4 11 C10
    U N3Z4 11 C10
    (1) Revision indication (alphabetical order).
    Fig 2: Locating Two-Dimension Bar Code, Side Seal Groove Length Rank Stamp & Corner Seal Rank Stamp
    G02830981Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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