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Camshaft Cap Assembly Note

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  1. Apply silicone sealant to the shaded areas shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant
    G02831710Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the camshaft caps to the positions from which they were removed.
  3. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in two or three steps in the order shown.
    Fig 2: Camshaft Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G02831711Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply clean engine oil to the lip of the new camshaft oil seal.
  5. Push the oil seal slightly in by hand.
  6. Press the oil seal in evenly by using the SST  .
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Seal
    G02831712Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.