petros_rx7

Hello I have change the gasket from front cover from rx8 engine, i suppose that the procedure is the same with rx7, and i put it all back but i dont check if after loosing the front bolt the thrust bearing stay in place.
I tight the bolt and check the shaft end play and it is ok.
Is that a proof that the thrust bearing stay in correct position ?
Or is better to disassemble and check again?

KansasCityREPU

iTrader: (9)

Did you do this while the engine was still in the car or on an engine stand facing up?

petros_rx7

the engine is out of the car I take out the front cover with the engine sitιng on flloοr with flywheel .
Then I move the engine upside down to clear the gasket from oil pan without the front cover and bolt in place.
After cleaning the oil pan and the bottom from engine I install the front cover still without front bolt I put the oil pan then I tight the bolt.
As you see I install the front bolt last.