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Oil Seal Spring

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  1. Assemble the oil seal springs into the rotor.
  2. Assemble the O-rings into the oil seals.
  3. Assemble the oil seals into the rotor.
  4. Measure the oil seal projection using a vernier caliper.
    • If it is less than the minimum specification, replace the oil seal spring.

    Minimum Projection 

    1. 0.5 mm {0.02 in} 
      Fig 1: Measuring Oil Seal Projection
      G02830985Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.