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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20083 S TOURING, 4D HATCHBACK, 2.3 4, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - OVERHAUL - (LF, L3)TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLYENGINE FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY NOTE
2008 Mazda 3 s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.3 4, Standard

Engine Front Cover Assembly Note

2008 Mazda 3 s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.3 4, StandardSECTION Engine Front Cover Assembly Note
  1. Apply silicone sealant to the engine front cover as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • Install the cylinder head cover within 10 min. of applying the silicone sealant.
    • Silicone sealant is not need in area C as indicated below due to an existing. (L3)
    • Make sure that there is no oil or dust on the seal side of oil pan.

    Thickness 

    1. A: 2.2-3.2 mm {0.087-0.125 in} 
    2. B: 1.5-2.5 mm {0.059-0.098 in} 
      Fig 1: Identifying Silicone Application Areas
      G02831668Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  2. Install the front cover bolts in the order as shown in the figure.
    FRONT COVER BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

    Bolt No. Tightening Torque - N.m {kgf.m, ft.lbf}
    1-18 8.0-11.5 {81.6-117.2 70.9-101.7}
    19-22 40-55 {4.1-5.6, 29.7-40.5}
    Fig 2: Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G02831669Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

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