Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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MECHANICAL [KL]
4. Align the marks on the SSTs (shaft and shaft
clamp).
W 6 U 1 1 0 W B Y
5. Face the SST (body) toward the center of the
cylinder head, and mount it on the camshaft by
using the camshaft cap bolt holes.
6. Tighten bolts A to secure the SST (shaft).
11.
Using a fine screwdriver, pry up the adjustment
shim through the notch on the tappet. Remove the
shim by using a magnet. If the adjustment shim
are not removed easily, install a washer
(3
mm
{0 .1 2
in}) under the SST
(49 T 0 1 2 0 03).
W 6 U 1 1 0 W C 1
W 6 U 1 1 0 W B Z
7. Position the notch of the tappet so that a small
screwdriver can be inserted.
8. Set the SST on the tappet by its notch.
9. Tighten bolt B to secure the SST (body).
10. Tighten bolt C, and press down the tappet.
W 6 U 1 1 0 W C 2
12. Select proper adjustment shim.
New adjustment shim
= Removed shim thickness + Measured
valve clearance - Standard valve clearance
(0.28 mm {0.011 in} (IN),
0.30 mm {0.012 in} (EX))
13. Push the selected shim into the tappet.
14. Loosen bolt C to allow the tappet to move up.
15. Loosen bolt B and remove the SST (body).
16. Remove the SSTs and tighten the camshaft cap
bolts.
W 6 U 1 1 0 W C 0
Tightening torque
11.3— 14.2 N m
{115— 145 kgf cm, 100— 125 in lbf}
17. Verify the valve clearance.
Standard [Engine cold]
IN: 0.245—0.315 mm {0.0097— 0.0124 in}
EX: 0.265— 0.335 mm {0.0105— 0.0131 in}
ALIGNMENT
(SHAFT CLAMP)
ALIGNMENT MARK (SHAFT)
CENTER
CAMSHAFT
49 T012 003
CAMSHAFT
CAP
WASHER
(3 mm {0.12 in))
01-1 OB-4