Cylinder Head Cover Assembly Note - Mazda 2006-2008 RX7 Engine Workshop Manual

2. Install the M6 × 1.0 bolt in by hand.
3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the
crankshaft is in the No.1 cylinder TDC position.
4. Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SST.
5. Tighten the crankshaft pulley lock bolt in the order
shown following two steps using the SST (49
D032 316).
Tightening torque
(1) 96—104 N·m
{9.8—10.6 kgf·m, 70.9—76.7 ft·lbf}
(2) 87°—93°
6. Remove the M6 × 1.0 bolt.
7. Remove the SST from the camshaft.
8. Remove the SST from the block lower blind plug.
9. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns until
the TDC position.
• If not aligned, loosen the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and repeat from Step 1.
10. Install the cylinder block lower blind plug.
Tightening torque
18—22 N·m {1.9—2.2 kgf·m, 13.3—16.2 ft·lbf}

Cylinder Head Cover Assembly Note

1. Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as
shown in the figure.
Caution
• Install the cylinder head cover within 10
min of applying the silicone sealant.
Dot diameter
4.0—6.0 mm {0.16—0.23 in}
2. Install the cylinder head cover with a new gasket.
3. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
8.0 —10.5 N·m
{81.6—107.1 kgf·cm, 70.9—92.9 in·lbf}
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MECHANICAL
SEALANT
11
10
9
49 E011 1A0
6 7 12
3
1
2
5 4
8
BOLT
B3E0110E063
E5U110ZE7S11
SEALANT
B3E0110E064
13
14
B3E0110W050