Starter Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not overlap the starter with the end plate (area A shown in figure) when installing. If the starter is not correctly Installed, the nut installed to the drive plate may contact the end plate causing abnormal noise (ATX).

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plate, End Plate And Mounting Nut

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