Mazda Engine LF, L3. Manual — part 1

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Engine
Workshop
Manual
LF
L3

FOREWORD

This manual explains the service points for
the above-indicated automotive system.
This manual covers all models with the
above-indicated automotive system, not any
one specific model.

In order to do these procedures safely,
quickly, and correctly, you must first read
this manual and any other relevant service
materials carefully.

All the contents of this manual, including
drawings and specifications, are the latest
available at the time of printing.
As modifications affecting repair or
maintenance occur, relevant information
supplementary to this volume will be made
available at Mazda dealers. This manual
should be kept up-to-date.

Mazda Motor Corporation reserves the right
to alter the specifications and contents of
this manual without obligation or advance
notice.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may
be reproduced or used in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical—including
photocopying and recording and the use of
any kind of information storage and retrieval
system—without permission in writing.

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

© 2005 Mazda Motor Corporation

PRINTED IN U.S.A., AUGUST 2005
Form No. 1866–1U–05H
Part No. 9999–95–LFL3–05

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Range of Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–2
Service Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–2
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–4
Advisory Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–4

UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–5

Conversion to SI Units (Système

International d'Unités) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–5

Rounding Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–5
Upper and Lower Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–5

FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES. . . . . . . 00–00–6

Preparation of Tools and Measuring

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–6

Special Service Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–6
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–6

Inspection During Removal,

Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–6

Arrangement of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–7
Cleaning of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–7
Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–7
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–7
Rubber Parts and Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–8
Hose Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–8
Torque Formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–8
Vise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–8

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–9

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–9

NEW STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–11
ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–00–12

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Range of Topics

• This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations. The procedures are divided

into the following five basic operations:

— Removal/Installation

— Disassembly/Assembly

— Replacement

— Inspection

— Adjustment

• Simple operations which can be performed easily just by looking at the vehicle (i.e., removal/installation of

parts, jacking, vehicle lifting, cleaning of parts, and visual inspection) have been omitted.

Service Procedure
Inspection, adjustment

• Inspection and adjustment procedures are

divided into steps. Important points regarding the
location and contents of the procedures are
explained in detail and shown in the illustrations.

49 H002 671

49 H032 322

49 1232 670A

SHOWS PROCEDURE ORDER
FOR SERVICE

Fluid Pressure Inspection

1. Assemble the SSTs as shown in the figure.

Tightening torque

SHOWS TIGHTENING
TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS

Caution

Connect the gauge set from under
the vehicle to prevent contact with
the drive belt and the cooling fan.

39—49 N·m {4.0—5.0 kgf·m, 29—36 ft·lbf}

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