Oil Seals Reassembly; Installing Oil Seal Spring On Rotor - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

runout exceeds .0024" (.06 mm), replace shaft.
5) Oil passages in eccentric shaft are sealed by a blind plug
in rear of shaft. Inspect plug for possible oil leakage. If leakage is
detected, remove plug with an Allen wrench, and install new "O" ring.
Tighten plug.
6) Inspect needle bearings in end of shaft for wear or
damage. Check for spring weakness, stuck, or damaged steel ball at the
oil jets. Inspect front needle bearing, bearing housing, and thrust
plate for wear or damage. Inspect front and rear oil seals for leaks,
replace as necessary.
REASSEMBLY
Oil Seals
1) Place the rotor on rubber pad or cloth. Install oil seal
springs in their respective grooves on rotors, with each edge of
spring fitted in stopper hole.
2) Ensure oil seal springs have been painted in cream or blue
color: Cream colored springs must be placed on front edge faces of
rotors and blue springs on rear faces of rotors. When installing,
painted side of spring must face oil seal (upward). See Fig. 19.
Fig. 19:

Installing Oil Seal Spring on Rotor

Painted side of spring must face oil seal.
3) Insert new "O" ring in each oil seal. Install inner oil
seal to each side of rotor as follows: Position oil seal to groove so
square edge of spring fits in stopper notch of oil seal. Press into
1.1L ROTARY
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1983 Mazda RX7
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