Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual page 115

ASSEMBLY
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With the oil pan installed on the engine, position a straight-
edge flat on the rear of the engine block so that it extends
over one of the oil pan/transmission bolt mounting pads.
5.Measure the gap between the mounting pad and the
straightedge using a feeler gauge. Repeat the procedure
for the other mounting pad. Select spacers of the required
thickness from the chart.
Caution
Failure to measure the required spacer thickness
can result in insufficient, or excessive clearance
between the engine oil pan and the transmission,
when installed in the vehicle. This can result in oil
pan damage, and/or an oil leak.
6. Install the selected spacers to the mounting pads on the
rear of the oil pan before bolting the engine and transmis-
sion together.