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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 256 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - OVERHAUL)HOUSING ASSEMBLY IIFRONT COVER ASSEMBLY NOTE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Front Cover Assembly Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Front Cover Assembly Note
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  1. Before installing the front cover, install the pulley boss to the eccentric shaft and measure the height between the eccentric shaft top and the pulley boss.
    • If not within the specification, verify that the spacer is not caught in the needle bearing.

    Standard 

    1. 10.34-11.14 mm {0.4071-0.4385 in} 
      Fig 1: Measuring Height Between Eccentric Shaft Top & Pulley Boss
      G02831059Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

  2. Tighten the engine front cover installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening Torque 

    1. 18.6-25.5 N.m {1.90-2.60 kgf.m, 13.8-18.8 ft.lbf} 
      Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
      G02831060Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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