Pinion Shaft Component Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Wrap vinyl tape to the end of the pinion shaft at the position 50 mm {2.0 in}
from the end of the piston shaft, and apply ATF to the surface.
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- Assemble the pinion shaft component to the valve housing using a press and steel plate.
- Remove the vinyl tape wrapped around the pinion shaft.
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