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Stopper Assembly Note

  1. Assemble the stopper.
  2. Inspect airtightness.
    1. Connect the SST  to the power cylinder section of the gear housing
    2. Apply 53.3 kPa {400 mmHg, 15.8 inHg}  vacuum with a vacuum pump and verify that it is held for 30 s. 
      • If the vacuum is not held, replace the oil seal.
        Fig 1: Connecting SST To Power Cylinder Section Of Gear Housing
        G05543288Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.