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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008CX-7 GRAND TOURING, 2.3 L, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL [SERVICE INFORMATION 2.3L)TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]ENGINE FRONT COVER INSTALLATION NOTE
2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWD

Engine Front Cover Installation Note

2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWDSECTION Engine Front Cover Installation Note
  1. Apply silicone sealant to the engine front cover.
    CAUTION:
    • Install the engine front cover within 10 min of applying the silicone sealant.
    • Silicone sealant is not needed in area C shown in the figure.

    Thickness 

    A: 2.2-3.2 mm {0.087-0.12 in} 

    B: 1.5-2.5 mm {0.06-0.098 in} 

    Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Applying Areas (A-C)
    G04859493Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Tighten the engine front cover installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G04859494Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    FRONT COVER INSTALLATION BOLTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

    Installation Position Tightening Torque
    1-18 8.0-11.5 N.m {82-117 kgf.cm, 71-101 in.lbf}
    19-22 40-55 N-m {4.1-5.6 kgf.m, 30-40 ft.lbf}
RENDER: 1.0x

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