Mazda 3 Service Manual: Engine Disassembly/Assembly [Skyactiv G 2.0]

CAUTION:

• When the transaxle is installed, do not suspend the engine. Otherwise, the SST installation area of the cylinder head may be damaged due to excess weight. Only suspend the engine after separating the engine and transaxle.

• Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 kgf, 22.5 lbf} or more) to the electric variable valve timing motor/driver may cause a malfunction. When servicing, be careful not to apply excessive force to the electric variable valve timing motor/driver using other parts or tools.

1. To enable to install the SST

, disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.

2. Install the SST

using part number 99794 1025

or an M10×1.25

, length

25 mm {0.98 in}

bolt as shown in the figure.

Engine front side

Engine rear side

• 38—51 N·m {3.9—5.2 kgf·m, 29—37 ft·lbf}

3. Engage the hook for the SST (49 L017 5A0)

to the SST (49 UN30 3050)

.

4. To ensure the safety of the work (control engine and transaxle sway), set a hoist as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

• Do not lift up the engine.

5. Remove the exhaust system..

6. Remove the joint shaft and joint shaft bracket.(See JOINT SHAFT ASSEMBLY [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

7. Remove the starter..

8. Remove the generator..

9. Fix the drive plate using the crankshaft pulley lock bolt. (ATX)

10. Remove the torque converter installation nut from the starter installation hole..

11. Disconnect the engine and transaxle, and lower only the engine from the engine lifter..

12. Remove the intake-air system..

13. Remove the fuel injectors..

14. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor..

15. Remove the vacuum pump..

16. Remove the high pressure fuel pump and rear housing..

17. Remove the oil filter..

18. Remove the engine oil solenoid valve..

19. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor..

20. Remove the ignition coil/ion sensors..

21. Remove the wiring harness bracket shown in the figure.

22. Remove the emission harness.

23. Remove the water pump drive belt..

24. Remove the oil filter body.

25. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.