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Main Bearing Cap Disassembly Note

  1. Inspect the crankshaft end play. See CRANKSHAFT END PLAY INSPECTION/REPAIR .
  2. Loosening main bearing cap bolts in 2 or 3 steps in order shown.
    Fig 1: Main Bearing Cap Bolt Loosening Sequence
    G00386836Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.