Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 855

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2011 - RX-8 - Engine
FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [13B-MSP]
CAUTION:
Do not allow the pulley lockbolt to get hit or jolted as it could cause the balance weight
and oil pump drive gear to deviate resulting in the thrust plate and needle bearing falling
in between the balance weight and spacer.
If the thrust plate and needle bearing fall off, perform disassembly.
1. Remove the engine cover. (See
2. Remove the front suspension tower bar. (See
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
3. Remove the battery cover, battery, battery box and battery tray. (See
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
4. Remove the air cleaner component, air hose and air cleaner insulator. (See
SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
5. Remove the A/C drive belt and generator drive belt. (See
MSP].)
6. Rotate the eccentric shaft clockwise and align the eccentric shaft position plate alignment
mark to the 9 o'clock position.
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[MT].) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR
[AT].)
[13B-MSP].)
[13B-MSP].)
FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [13B-
[13B-MSP].)
BATTERY
INTAKE-AIR