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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Valve Clearance Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Engine / Engine Assembly / Valvetrain, Cylinder Head / Valve Clearance Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

1. Remove the battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the plug hole plate..

4. Disconnect the wiring harness.

5. Remove the ignition coils..

6. Remove the spark plugs..

7. Remove the ventilation hose.

8. Remove the oil level gauge.

9. Remove the cylinder head cover..

10. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..

11. Measure the valve clearance.

NOTE:

a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the No.1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke.

b. Measure the valve clearance at A in the figure.


c. If the valve clearance is out of the standard value, adjust it..

d. Turn the crankshaft 360°

clockwise so that the No.4 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.

e. Measure the valve clearance at B in the figure.

f. If the valve clearance is out of the standard value, adjust it..

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Valve Clearance Adjustment [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the plug hole plate.. 4. Disconnect the wiring harness. 5. Remove the ignition coils.. 6. Remove the spark p ...

Exhaust & Emissions
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Other materials:

Oil Pump Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled. A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...

Rear Door Speaker Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the rear door trim.. 3. Remove the rear door speaker.. 4. Verify the resistance between the rear door speaker terminals. If not within the specification, replace the rear door speaker. Resistance Without Bose ...

Door Sash Film Installation
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the door. 2. Cut away the unused portion along the dotted lines. 3. Peel off the backing paper and attach the door sash film onto the door as shown in the figure. Standard clearance a: 3.0—5.0 mm {0.12—0.19 in} ...

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