Engine - Oil Leak At Rear Stationary Gear O-Ring

Bulletin No.: 003/98
Issued: 07/16/98
Revised:

Category
B (01)

Applicable Model/s
1979-95 RX-7

Subject
OIL LEAK AT REAR STATIONARY GEAR O-RING/
ON-CAR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 1979 - 95 RX-7.

DESCRIPTION

The following procedure is for on-car rear stationary (RS) gear O-ring replacement. This procedure is not included in the Workshop Manual.

When the RS gear O-ring is leaking, use the following on-car procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer complaint.

2. Remove the flywheel (M/T or counterweight (A/T). Refer to the Workshop Manual section C and H.

3. Set the front rotor to TDC (top dead center) per the Workshop Manual section C.

4. Remove the six bolts from the RS gear.

Note
^ If the eccentric shaft and rotor are rotated with the RS gear removed, they cannot be re-used. The engine will require overhauling.





5. Insert two screwdrivers or pry bars as shown in the illustration and pry out the RS gear.

Caution
^ To prevent the (RS) gear from falling out, loosely reinstall one of the bolts back into the gear. This will hold the gear in place while prying.

6. After the (RS) gear is pried loose, remove the one bolt used to hold it in place, and remove the (RS) gear assembly.





7. Remove the 0-ring and oil seal, and clean the (RS) gear. After (RS) gear is cleaned, use shop air to remove any remaining debris.

8. Apply a small amount of oil to the new 0-ring and oil seal and install.

9. Install the (RS) gear.

Tightening torque
16 - 22 Nm

10. Install remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.

11. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION





Note
^ This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.

^ The Operation Numbers / Labor Hours above include complete transmission R&R, flywheel or counterweight R&R, and road test.