Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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MECHANICAL [FS]
Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note
1. Verify that the grooves on the cylinder head cover
are free of oil, water and other foreign material.
2. Install the cylinder head cover gasket into the
cylinder head cover.
3. Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder head as
shown.
Crankshaft Pulley Installation Note
• Hold the crankshaft by using the SST.
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4. Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in two or
three steps in the order shown.
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CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT [FS]
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Warning
•
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always
keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
• Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel Line
Safety Procedures”. (Refer to
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BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
1. R e m o v e th e tim in g belt. (R e fe r to 0 1 - 1 0A T IM IN G B E LT R E M O V A L /IN S T A L L A T IO N [F S ].)
2. Remove the front pipe. (Refer to 01-15 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the air cleaner.
4. Remove the accelerator cable. (Refer to 0 1 -1 3A ACCELERATOR CABLE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
[FS].)
5. Disconnect the fuel hose. (Refer to 01-14 BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE.) (Refer to 01-14 AFTER
REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
6. Remove ignition coil.
7. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to 01-12 ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Verify the engine oil level. (Refer to 01-11 ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
11. Inspect for the engine oil, engine coolant, and fuel leakage.
12. Verify the compression. (Refer to 0 1 -1 0A COMPRESSION INSPECTION [FS].)
13. Start the engine and
(1) Inspect the pulleys and the drive belt for runout and contact.
(2) Verify the ignition timing. (Refer to 01-10A ENGINE TUNE-UP [FS], Ignition Timing Inspection.)
(3) Verify the idle speed. (Refer to 01-10A ENGINE TUNE-UP [FS], Idle Speed Adjustment.)
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