Oil Pump Installation Note (L3)

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Tighten the oil pump bolts in two steps in the order indicated in the figure.
Tightening torque:
1. 8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf}
2. 20-25 N.m {2.1-2.5 kgf.m, 15.2-18.4 ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 1: Oil Pump Bolt Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.