Installing Intermediate Housing; Installing Rear Rotor And Housing; Installing Rear Housing; Tightening Tension Bolts - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

4) Insert apex seal springs so that both ends of spring may
support the back side of the apex seal. Install the soft seal into
corner seal. Install corner seal springs and seals into their
respective grooves. Fit side pieces to original positions and
lubricate with engine oil.
5) Confirm that spring is set correctly on side piece. See
Fig. 25. Confirm smooth movement of each seal by pressing on head.
6) Apply sealing agent on the rear side of front housing in
areas shown in Fig. 22 and then place new "O" ring, sealing rubbers
and protector on rear side of front housing. Apply engine oil to
sliding surfaces of front rotor housing.
Fig. 25: Positioning of Apex Seal and Spring
Check side piece for correct installation.

Installing Intermediate Housing

1) Turn front housing and rotor assembly so that top of
housing is upward. Pull eccentric shaft outward approximately 1.0" (25
mm), but not more than 1.5" (38 mm).
2) Rotate eccentric shaft until eccentric portion points to 2
o'clock position. Install intermediate housing over eccentric shaft
and turn engine so that rear of engine is upward.
Installing Rear Rotor & Housing
Use same procedures up to Intermediate Housing when
installing rear rotor and rotor housing.

Installing Rear Housing

Position engine with rear end upward. Apply sufficient
lubricant onto stationary gear and main bearing. Install rear housing
onto rear rotor housing, and turn rear rotor slightly to engage rear
housing stationary gear with rear rotor internal gear.

Tightening Tension Bolts

Place a new sealing washer on each tension bolt and oil
threads of each bolt. Tighten bolts, in sequence shown in Fig. 26, in
stages until final torque is reached. After tightening, turn eccentric
shaft to make sure rotation is light and smooth.
1.1L ROTARY
Article Text (p. 17)
1983 Mazda RX7
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