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Mazda 3 L4-2.0L (2007)06 · Transmission and Drivetrain
06 · Transmission

Flex Plate: Specifications (page 2 of 2)

Make
Mazda
Model
3
Engine
L4-2.0L
Year
2007
Section
Flex Plate
Transmission and DrivetrainSpecifications · page 2 of 2
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Flex Plate: Service and Repair

DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL]

1. Remove the transaxle.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Removal Note

1. Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.
2. Remove the bolts and the drive plate.

Drive Plate Installation Note

1. Remove the sealant from bolt holes in the crankshaft and from the drive plate mounting bolts.
2. Install the drive plate.
3. Install the backing plate.
4. Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.

5. Tighten the drive plate mounting bolts in two or three steps in the order as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque 108 - 116 N-m (11.0 - 11.8 kgf-m, 79.7 - 85.5 ft-lbf)

6. Install the transaxle.

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