Drive Plate Installation Note

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Remove the sealant from the bolts hole in the crankshaft and from the drive plate mounting bolts.
Install the drive plate.
Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.
Tighten the new drive plate mounting bolts in two or three steps in the order shown.
Tightening torque 73-87 N.m {7.4-8.9 kgf.m, 54-64 ft.lbf}

Fig 1: Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)