CX 7 2009 2.3L
CX 7 2009 2.3L
CX 7 2009 2.3L
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2007-09 ENGINE
Mechanical - Overhaul - 2.3L (L3 With TC) - CX-7, Mazda 3 (2007-08) Mazda6 (2007)
MECHANICAL
ENGINE OVERHAUL SERVICE WARNING
WARNING: l Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with
soap and water immediately after performing work.
ENGINE MOUNTING/DISMOUNTING
Installation
1. Install the SST (arms) to the four positions as shown in the figure and temporarily tighten the bolts (Part
No.: 9YA20-1003) or M10 x 1.5T length 90 mm {3.55 in}.
2. Install the SSTs (bolts, nuts, hook, and plate) to the four positions as shown in the figure.
3. Install the SST (bolts, nuts, hook, and plate) set in Step 2 to the SST (arms and bolts) set in Step 1.
4. Adjust the bolts so that approx. 20 mm {0.79 in} of thread is exposed from the side of the plate.
5. Adjust the bolts and nuts so that the plate and arms are parallel.
Tightening torque
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Removal
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1. Install the SST to the ring gear to lock the crankshaft against rotation.
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1. Press the timing chain tensioner ratchet to the left using a thin flathead screwdriver (precision
screwdriver) to unlock the plunger.
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2. Slowly press the plunger back in the direction shown in the figure while pressing the ratchet.
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4. Press-in the plunger until the ratchet position is as indicated in the figure, and then insert the wire to lock
the plunger.
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1. Install the SST on the oil pump driven sprocket to lock the oil pump against rotation.
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1. Before removing the camshaft, hold the camshaft using a wrench on the cast hexagon and loosen the
camshaft sprocket installation bolt.
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1. Before removing the camshaft cap, Inspect the camshaft end play. (See CAMSHAFT INSPECTION).
2. Loosen the camshaft cap bolts in two to three passes in the order shown in the figure and remove the
camshaft caps.
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1. Loosen the cylinder head installation bolts in two to three passes in the order shown in the figure and
remove them.
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Fig. 20: Removing Oil Pan Using Oil Pan Seal Cutter
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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NOTE: l The pilot bearing does not need to be removed unless you are replacing it.
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1. Before removing the connecting rod cap, inspect the connecting rod side clearance. (See CONNECTING
ROD CLEARANCE INSPECTION).
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1. Before removing the connecting rod and piston, remove the carbon in the cylinder.
2. Before removing the connecting rod piston, inspect the oil clearance at the large end of the connecting
rod. (See CONNECTING ROD CLEARANCE INSPECTION).
1. Before removing the piston pin, weigh the connecting rod. (See PISTON, CONNECTING ROD
INSPECTION).
2. Remove the piston pin using the SST .
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1. Before removing the main bearing cap, inspect the crankshaft end play. (See CRANKSHAFT
INSPECTION).
2. Loosen the main bearing cap bolts in two to three passes in the order shown in the figure and remove
them.
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1. Inspect the cylinder head surface for cracks and other damage using a red dye penetrant.
l If there is a malfunction, replace the cylinder head.
2. Measure the combustion chamber side of the cylinder head for distortion in six directions as shown in the
figure using a straight edge and feeler gauge.
l If the distortion exceeds the maximum specification, replace the cylinder head.
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3. Inspect the contact surface of the exhaust manifold and the intake manifold for distortion by measuring as
shown in the figure using a straight edge and feeler gauge.
l If the distortion exceeds the maximum specification, grind the surface or replace the cylinder head.
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Fig. 28: Inspecting Contact Surface Of Exhaust Manifold And Intake Manifold For Distortion
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. Measure the contact width of the valve face and the valve seat using the valve lapping compound.
l If it is not within the specification, resurface the valve seat using the 45° valve seat cutter.
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2. Verify that the area where the valve seat contacts the valve face is centered.
l If the seating position is too high, resurface the valve seat using a 70° (IN) 65° (EX) valve seat
cutter and a 45° valve seat cutter.
l If the seating position is too low, resurface the valve seat using a 35° (IN) 30° (EX) valve seat
cutter and a 45° valve seat cutter.
IN: 45°
EX: 45°
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3. Inspect the valve seat for sinkage. Measure the protruding length (dimension L) of the valve stem using a
valve of standard length.
l If it is not within the specification, replace the cylinder head.
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3. Measure the stem diameter of each valve using the micrometer. Measurement positions total six and are
in the X and Y directions, at three points (A, B, and C) as shown in the figure.
l If it is less than the minimum specification, replace the valve.
Standard
Minimum
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4. Measure the inner diameter of each valve guide using the caliper gauge. Measurement positions total six
and are in the X and Y directions, at three points (A, B, and C) as shown in the figure.
l If it is not within the specification, replace the valve guide.
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Fig. 35: Measuring Inner Diameter Of Valve Guide Using Caliper Gauge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Calculate the clearance between the valve stem and the valve guide by subtracting the inner diameter of
the valve guide from the outer diameter of the corresponding valve stem.
l If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the valve or valve guide.
Maximum
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Fig. 36: Identifying Clearance Between Valve Stem And Valve Guide
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Measure the projection height (dimension A) of each valve guide using the vernier caliper.
l If it is not within the specification, replace the valve guide.
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Removal
1. Tap the valve guide out from combustion chamber side using the SST.
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Fig. 38: Taping Valve Guide Out From Combustion Chamber Side Using SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Installation
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2. Tap the valve guide in from the cam side using the SSTs assembled in Step 1.
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Fig. 41: Tapping Valve Guide In From Cam Side Using SSTs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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1. Rotate the valve spring one full turn and measure A at the point where the gap is the largest.
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TAPPET INSPECTION
1. Measure the diameter of each tappet bore using the caliper gauge. Measurement positions total four and
are in the X and Y directions, at two points (A and B) as shown in the figure.
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2. Measure the tappet body outer diameter of each valve using the micrometer. Measurement positions total
four and are in the X and Y directions, at two points (A and B) as shown in the figure.
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3. Calculate the clearance between the tappet and the related tappet bore by subtracting the outer diameter of
the tappet from the inner diameter of the tappet bore.
l If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the tappet or cylinder head.
Standard
Maximum
1. Rotate the variable valve timing actuator by hand and verify that the groove of the rotor and notch of the
cover on the variable valve timing actuator are aligned and fitted.
CAUTION: l If the groove and notch are not aligned, rotate the rotor toward the
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valve timing retard position until a locking sound is heard and verify
that they are set in place.
l If the rotor and cover are not secured even though their notch and groove are aligned, replace the variable
valve timing actuator.
CAUTION: l Due to the precision interior construction of the variable valve timing
actuator, it cannot be disassembled.
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1. Verify that the spool valve inside the oil control valve is at the maximum valve timing retard position as
shown in the figure.
l If there is any malfunction, replace the oil control valve.
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Fig. 48: Identifying Spool Valve (Maximum Valve Timing Retard Position)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Apply battery positive voltage between the oil control valve terminals A and B and verify that the spool
valve operates and move to the maximum valve timing retard position.
l If there is any malfunction, replace the oil control valve.
NOTE: l When applying battery positive voltage between the oil control valve
terminals, the connection of the positive and negative cables can be
either terminal A or B.
3. Stop applying battery positive voltage and verify that the spool valve returns to the maximum valve
timing retard position.
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Fig. 49: Identifying Spool Valve (Maximum Valve Timing Advanced Position)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAMSHAFT INSPECTION
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3. Measure the cam height using the micrometer as shown in the figure.
l If it is less than the minimum specification, replace the camshaft.
Cam height
Standard
Minimum
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4. Measure the journal diameter using the micrometer. Measurement positions total four and are in the X
and Y directions, at two points (A and B) as shown in the figure.
l If it is less than the minimum specification, replace the camshaft.
Standard
Minimum
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5. Measure the camshaft journal oil clearance using the plastigage with the tappet removed.
l If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the cylinder head.
NOTE: l Clean the camshaft journal and the journal receptacle part.
l Cut the plastigage to the same length as the journal width and
position it parallel to the camshaft.
Standard
Maximum
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Maximum
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1. Measure the cylinder block for distortion in six directions as shown in the figure using a straight edge and
feeler gauge.
l If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the cylinder block.
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2. Measure the cylinder bore diameter using the cylinder gauge. The measurement position is in the X and Y
directions at a point 42 mm below the top surface of the cylinder as shown in the figure.
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1. Apply 0.17-0.23 MPa or more of compressed air to oil jet valve A and verify that air passes through oil
jet valve B. If this cannot be verified, replace the oil jet valve.
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PISTON INSPECTION
The measurement position is 10.0 mm {0.40 in} from the lower end of the piston and in the thrust
direction.
2. Calculate the cylinder-to-piston clearance from the cylinder bore diameter and the piston outer diameter.
l If the clearance is at the maximum specification or more, replace the piston or cylinder block.
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Standard
Maximum
3. Measure the piston-to-ring groove clearance along the perimeter using a feeler gauge.
l If the clearance is at the maximum specification or more, replace the piston or piston ring.
Standard
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Maximum
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Standard
Maximum
Fig. 60: Measuring Piston Ring End Gap Using Feeler Gauge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. Measure the piston pin hole diameter using the caliper gauge. Measurement positions total eight and are
in the X and Y directions, at four points (A, B, C, and D) as shown in the figure.
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2. Measure the inner diameter on the small end of the connecting rod using the caliper gauge. Measurement
positions total eight and are in the X and Y directions, at four points (A, B, C, and D) as shown in the
figure.
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Fig. 62: Measuring Inner Diameter On Small End Of Connecting Rod Using Caliper Gauge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Measure the piston pin outer diameter using the micrometer. Measurement positions total eight and are in
the X and Y directions, at four points (A, B, C, and D) as shown in the figure.
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4. Calculate the clearance between the piston pin hole diameter and the piston pin outer diameter.
l If it is not within the specification, replace the piston or the piston pin.
Standard clearance between piston pin hole diameter and piston outer diameter
5. Calculate the clearance between the inner diameter on the small end of the connecting rod and the piston
pin outer diameter.
l If it is not within the specification, replace the connecting rod or the piston pin.
Standard clearance between connecting rod small end inner diameter and piston pin outer diameter
0.010-0.026 mm {0.0004-0.0010 in}
1. Measure the side clearance at the large end of the connecting rod using a feeler gauge.
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Maximum
2. Using a plastigage, measure the oil clearance at the large end of the connecting rod.
l If it is at the maximum specification or more, replace the bearing or grind the crank pin and use
oversize bearings so that the specified clearance is obtained.
NOTE: l Cut the plastigage as wide as the connecting rod bearing width, place
it parallel to the crankshaft, keeping away from the oil hole.
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Maximum
STD
OS0.25
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OS0.50
1. Check the oscillation torque as shown in the figure. Verify that the large end drops under its own weight
with no resistance. If the piston shakes heavily or unsmoothly, replace the connecting rod and piston pin.
1. Inspect the connecting rod for bending and distortion using the connecting rod aligner. If it is at the
maximum specification or more, replace the connecting rod.
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Fig. 67: Inspecting Connecting Rod For Bending And Distortion Using Connecting Rod Aligner
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CRANKSHAFT INSPECTION
Standard
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2. Measure the runout of the main journal using a V-block and dial gauge.
l If it is at the maximum specification or more, replace the crankshaft.
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3. Inspect the main journal diameter and crank pin diameter. Measurement positions total four and are in the
X and Y directions, at two points (A and B) as shown in the figure.
l If it is not within the specification or if it exceeds the maximum off-round, grind the journal with an
oversized bearing.
STD
OS0.25
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Fig. 70: Main Journal And Crank Pin Diameter Measurement Positions
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
STD
OS0.25
4. Inspect the main journal oil clearance using the following procedure.
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Tightening procedure
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l If it is not within the specification, replace the main bearing, or grind the main journal and use oversized
bearings so that the specified oil clearance is obtained.
Standard
Maximum
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OS0.25
OS0.50
STD
OS0.25
OS0.50
1. Without removing the pilot bearing, turn the bearing while applying force in the axial direction.
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BOLT INSPECTION
Standard
Maximum
Standard
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46 mm {1.811 in}
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the No. 1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
2. Measure the valve clearance at A in the figure.
l If it is not within the specification, replace the tappet and adjust the valve clearance to the standard
clearance. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT).
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NOTE: l When replacing the tappet, select the tappet according to the
measured value and note down the measured value.
3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 360° so that the No. 4 piston is at the TDC of the compression stroke.
4. Measure the valve clearance at B in the figure.
l If it is not within the specification, replace the tappet and adjust the valve clearance to the standard
clearance. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT).
NOTE: l When replacing the tappet, select the tappet according to the
measured value and note down the measured value.
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3. Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug and install the SST .
4. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so that the No. 1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke. (The
position crank weight contacts the SST ).
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3. Using a suitable bolt (M6 X 1.0 length 25-35 mm {0.99-1.37 in}) at the engine front cover upper
blind plug, secure the tensioner arm at the position where the tension is released.
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6. Secure the exhaust camshaft using a wrench on the cast hexagon and loosen the camshaft sprocket
installation bolt.
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8. Loosen the camshaft cap bolts in two or three passes in the order shown in the figure, and remove the
camshaft bearing caps.
NOTE: l The camshaft caps are to be kept ordered for correct reassembly in
their original positions. Do not mix the caps.
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Selected tappet = Removed tappet thickness + Measured valve clearance - Standard valve clearance
12. Install the camshaft with the No. 1 cylinder cam aligned at TDC of the compression stroke.
13. Install the camshaft bearing cap and tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in two passes in the order
shown in the figure.
Tightening procedure
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19. Secure the exhaust camshaft using a wrench on the cast hexagon and tighten the sprocket installation bolt.
Tightening torque
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Tightening torque
Tightening torque
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Tightening torque
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1. Tighten the crank bearing caps in the order shown in the figure.
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Tightening procedure
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1. Position the end gap of each ring so they are not aligned as shown in the figure.
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2. Insert the piston into the cylinder with the arrow on top of the piston facing the front of the engine.
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1. Install the connecting rod bearing to the connecting rod and connecting rod caps as shown in the figure.
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CAUTION: l When assembling the connecting rod caps, align the broken, rough
faces of the connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
1. Tighten the connecting rod installation bolts using the following procedure.
Tightening procedure
1. Confirm by visual inspection that there is no damage to the balancer unit gear and verify that the shaft
rotates smoothly.
l If there is any malfunction, replace the balancer unit.
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2. Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug and install the SST.
3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so that the No. 1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke. (The
position crank weight contacts the SST. )
4. Install the adjustment shim to the seating face of the balancer unit.
5. With the balancer unit marks at the exact top center, assemble the balancer unit to the cylinder block.
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6. Set the SST as shown in the figure and measure the gear backlash using a dial gauge.
NOTE: l To measure the backlash precisely, insert a flathead screwdriver into the
crankshaft No. 1 crank weight area and set both the rotation and the thrust
direction with the flathead screwdriver, using a prying action, as shown in
the figure.
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CAUTION: l When measuring the backlash, rotate the crankshaft one full rotation
and verify that it is within the specified range at all of the following
six positions: 10, 30, 100, 190, 210, 280 ATDC.
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1. Using master shim (No.50), assemble the balancer unit to the cylinder block and measure the backlash.
2. Select the proper adjustment shim according to the measured value.
3. Install the selected adjustment shim to the balancer unit and assemble the balancer unit to the cylinder
block.
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{0.00968- {0.00417-
18 1.18 {0.0464} 38 1.38{0.0543}
0.00992} 0.00440}
0.239-0.245 0.099-0.105
{0.00940- 19 1.19 {0.0468} {0.00389- 39 1.39 {0.0547}
0.00964} 0.00413}
0.232-0.238 0.092-0.098 .087
{0.00913- 20 1.20 {0.0472} {0.00362- 40 1.40 {0.0551}
0.00937} 0.00385}
0.225-0.231 0.085-0.091
{0.00885- 21 1.21 {0.0476} {0.00334- 41 1.41 {0.0555}
0.00909} 0.00358}
0.218-0.224 0.078-0.084
{0.00858- 22 1.22 {0.0480} {0.00307- 42 1.42 {0.0559}
0.00881} 0.00330}
0.211-0.217 0.071-0.077
{0.00830- 23 1.23 {0.0484} {0.00279- 43 1.43 {0.0562}
0.00854} 0.00303}
0.204-0.210 0.064-0.070
{0.00803- 24 1.24 {0.0488} {0.00251- 44 1.44 {0.0566}
0.00826} 0.00275}
0.197-0.203 0.057-0.063
{0.00775- 25 1.25 {0.492} {0.00224- 45 1.45 {0.0570}
0.00799} 0.00248}
0.190-0.196 0.050-0.056
{0.00748- 26 1.26 {0.496} {0.00196- 46 1.46 {0.0574}
0.00771} 0.00220}
0.183-0.189 0.043-0.049
{0.00720- 27 1.27 {0.499} {0.00169- 47 1.47 {0.0578}
0.00744} 0.00192}
0.176-0.182 0.036-0.042
{0.00692- 28 1.28 {0.503} {0.00141- 48 1.48 {0.0582}
0.00716} 0.00165}
0.169-0.175 0.029-0.035
{0.00665- 29 1.29 {0.507} {0.00114- 49 1.49 {0.0586}
0.00688} 0.00137}
0.162-0.168 0.022-0.028
{0.00637- 30 1.30 {0.511} {0.000866- 50 (master) 1.50 {0.0590}
0.00661} 0.00110}
0.155-0.161 0.015-0.021
{0.00610- 31 1.31 {0.515} {0.00059- 51 1.51 {0.0594}
0.00633} 0.000826}
0.148-0.154 0.008-0.014
{0.00582- 32 1.32 {0.519} {0.000314- 52 1.52 {0.0598}
0.00606} 0.000551}
0.141-0.147 0.001-0.007
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{0.00555- {0.00003-
33 1.33 {0.523} 53 1.53 {0.0602}
0.00578} 0.000275}
0.134-0.140
0.000-0.000
{0.00527- 34 1.34 {0.527} 54 1.54 {0.0606}
{0.000-0.000}
0.00551}
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3. Use a straight edge to align the junction of the oil pan and the cylinder block on the engine front cover
side.
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Fig. 106: Aligning Junction Of Oil Pan And Cylinder Block Using Straight Edge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tightening torque
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1. Tighten the cylinder head installation bolts in five passes in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening procedure
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NOTE: l Install the camshaft with the No. 1 cylinder cam aligned at TDC of the
compression stroke.
1. Carefully apply adhesive agent to the area indicated in the figure so that it does not leak into the sliding
part.
Thickness
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2. Install the camshaft caps and hand-tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in two or three passes, and then
tighten the camshaft cap bolts in two passes, in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening procedure
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1. Leave the camshaft sprocket installation bolt temporarily tightened until the timing chain is installed.
After the timing chain is installed, tighten it to the specified torque.
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1. The oil pump drive sprocket has the assembly direction as shown in the figure.
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1. Install the SST on the oil pump driven sprocket to lock the oil pump against rotation.
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1. Install the SST on the camshaft and align the No. 1 camshaft position at TDC of the compression stroke.
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2. Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug from the cylinder block and install the SST .
3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so that the No. 1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke. (The
position crank weight contacts the SST ).
4. Install the timing chain.
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5. After the chain adjuster is installed, remove the paper clip (stopper).
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1. Lock the camshaft against rotation using a wrench on the cast hexagon.
2. Tighten the camshaft sprocket installation bolt.
Tightening torque
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CAUTION: l Install the engine front cover within 10 minutes of applying the
silicone sealant.
l Silicone sealant is not need in area C as indicated below due to
an existing.
NOTE: l Install the engine front cover within 10 min after applying the silicone
sealant.
Thickness
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2. Tighten the engine front cover installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
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{kgf.m, ft.lbf}
8.0-11.5 N.m {81.6-117.2
1-18
kgf.cm, 70.9-101.7 in.lbf}
19-22 40-55 {4.1-5.6, 29.7-40.5}
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1. Install the crankshaft pulley to the front cover using a bolt (M6 X 1.0) . Temporarily tighten the bolt.
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Tightening procedure
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Thickness
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2. Install the cylinder head cover installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
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Standard
0.04-0.08 mm {0.002-0.003 in}
Camshaft journal oil clearance
Maximum
0.09 mm {0.0035 in}
Standard
0.09-0.24 mm {0.0035-0.0094 in}
Camshaft end play
Maximum
0.25 mm {0.0099 in}
Maximum distortion, head gasket side 0.10 mm {0.004 in}
Maximum bore inner diameter 87.500-87.530 mm {3.4449-3.4460 in}
Standard piston outer diameter 87.465-87.495 mm {3.4435-3.4446 in}
Standard
0.025-0.045 mm {0.0010-0.0017 in}
Clearance between piston and cylinder
Maximum
0.11 mm {0.0043 in}
Standard
Top: 0.005-0.08 mm {0.0020-0.0031
in}
Second: 0.03-0.07 mm {0.0012-
Clearance between piston ring and ring groove 0.0027in}
Oil: 0.02-0.06 mm {0.0008-0.0023 in}
Maximum
Top: 0.17 mm {0.0067 in}
Second, Oil: 0.15 mm {0.0059 in}
Standard
Top: 0.14-0.24 mm {0.0056-0.0094
in}
Second: 0.34-0.44 mm {0.0134-0.0173
Piston ring end gap in}
Oil (rail): 0.15-0.40 mm {0.0060-
0.0157 in}
Maximum
1.0 mm {0.0393 in}
Standard piston pin hole diameter 22.504-22.508 mm {0.8860-0.8861 in}
Standard connecting rod small end inner diameter 22.510-22.521 mm {0.8863-0.8866 in}
Standard piston pin outer diameter 22.495-22.500 mm {0.8857-0.8858 in}
Standard clearance between piston pin hole diameter and piston
0.004-0.013 mm {0.0002-0.0005 in}
outer diameter
Standard clearance between connecting rod small end inner
0.010-0.026 mm {0.0004-0.0010 in}
diameter and piston pin outer diameter
Standard
0.14-0.36 mm {0.0056-0.0141 in}
Connecting rod large end side clearance
Maximum
0.435 mm {0.0172 in}
Standard
0.027-0.051 mm {0.0011-0.0020 in}
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Maximum
Bearing oil clearance at the large end of connecting rod
0.1 mm {0.0039 in}
STD
1.495-1.519 mm {0.0589-0.0598 in}
OS0.25
Connecting rod bearing size
1.614-1.626 mm {0.0636-0.0640 in}
OS0.50
1.739-1.751 mm {0.0685-0.0689 in}
Maximum connecting rod bending [per 50 mm] 0.070 mm {0.0019 in}
Maximum connecting rod distortion [per 50 mm] 0.060 mm {0.0027 in}
Connecting rod center-to-center distance 150.65-150.75 mm {5.9311-5.9350 in}
Standard
0.22-0.45 mm {0.0087-0.0177 in}
Crankshaft end play
Maximum
0.55 mm {0.021 in}
Maximum main journal runout 0.05 mm {0.0019 in}
STD
51.980-52.000 mm {2.0465-2.0472 in}
Main journal diameter
OS0.25
51.730-51.750 mm {2.0367-2.0374 in}
Maximum main journal off-round 0.05 mm {0.0019 in}
STD
51.980-52.000 mm {2.0465-2.0472 in}
Crank pin diameter
OS0.25
51.730-51.750 mm {2.0367-2.0374 in}
Maximum crank pin off-round 0.05 mm {0.0019 in}
Standard
0.016-0.039 mm {0.0007-0.0015 in}
Main journal oil clearance
Maximum
0.10 mm {0.0039 in}
STD
2.501-2.522 mm {0.0985-0.0992 in}
OS0.25
Main bearing size (UPPER)
2.623-2.629 mm {0.1033-0.1035 in}
OS0.50
2.748-2.754 mm {0.1082-0.1084 in}
STD
2.501-2.529 mm {0.0985-0.0995 in}
OS0.25
Main bearing size (LOWER)
2.624-2.630 mm {0.1034-0.1035 in}
OS0.50
2.749-2.755 mm {0.1083-0.1084 in}
Standard
144.7-145.3 mm {5.696-5.720 in}
Cylinder head bolt length
Maximum
146 mm {5.748 in}
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Standard
43.7-44.3 mm {1.720-1.744 in}
Connecting rod bolt length
Maximum
46 mm {1.811 in}
IN: 0.22-0.28 mm {0.0087-0.0110 in}
Standard valve clearance [when cold]
EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.0106-0.0130 in}
Maximum gear backlash 0.005-0.101 mm {0.00019-0.0039 in}
Front oil seal press-in amount 0-0.5 mm {0-0.019 in}
Example
SST EXAMPLE
1: 49 UN30
310610
2: 303-1061
Camshaft alignment timing tool
SST DESCRIPTION
1:-2: 303-507 1:-2: 205-072-02 1: 49 G032 354
Crankshaft TDC Crankshaft 2:-
timing peg holding tool pins Adjusting wrench
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