Fig. 14: Identifying Mark On Crank Pulley And Engine Front Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. Follow the cylinder head gasket replacement procedure and remove the camshafts and camshaft sprocket
as a single unit. (See
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.5]
.)
2. Remove the tappet.
3. Install an appropriate tappet based on the results of the valve clearance inspection.
Selected tappet = Removed tappet thi Measured valve clearance - Standard valve clearance
Standard valve clearance [Engine cold]
IN: 0.150-0.250 mm {0.00591-0.00984 in}
EX: 0.300-0.400 mm {0.0119-0.0157 in}
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
COMPRESSION INSPECTION [MZI-3.5]
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
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Recharge it if necessary. (see
BATTERY INSPECTION [MZI-3.5]
.)
2. Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature.
WARNING:
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Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until they are cool.
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Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious
injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
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Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause
serious injures or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and
eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety
Procedure". (see BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE [MZI-3.5] .)
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.5) - CX-9
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