Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 365

RH

Fig. 70: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence (RH)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

LH

Tightening torque

8.5-11.5 N.m {87-117 kgf.cm, 76-101 in.lbf}

CAUTION:

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Install the cylinder head cover installation bolt and studs within
5 min of applying the silicone sealant.

Fig. 69: Applying Silicone Sealant To Mating Faces (LH)
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Fig. 71: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence (LH)
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FRONT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Push the front oil seal slightly in by hand.

2. Tap the front oil seal in evenly using the SST and a hammer.

Substitution SST

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49G028 203

Outer diameter: 58-70 mm {2.3-2.7 in}

Inner diameter: 56-58 mm {2.3-2.2 in}

Tube with board thickness 2 mm {0.079 in} or more

Fig. 72: Tapping Front Oil Seal With SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY INSTALLATION NOTE

NOTE:

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Apply clean engine oil to the front oil seal bore in the engine front cover.

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1. Install the crankshaft pulley, washer, and SST to the crankshaft.

Fig. 73: View Of Crankshaft Pulley & Washer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Tighten the SST nut and install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig. 74: Installing Crankshaft Pulley With SST
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CRANKSHAFT PULLEY LOCK BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Set a flathead screwdriver to the drive plate in the position indicated in the figure to lock the crankshaft

rotation.

2. Tighten the new crankshaft pulley lock bolt in four steps.

1. Tighten to 140 N.m {14 kgf.m, 103 ft.lbf}.

2. Loosen 360 ° (one full turn) in reverse order.

3. Tighten to 47-53 N.m {4.8-5.4 kgf.m, 35-39 ft.lbf}.

4. Tighten 85 °--95 °.

3. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

NOTE:

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Lubricate the contact surface (exterior area of inner diameter) of the front
oil seal with clean engine oil.

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Fig. 75: Locking Crankshaft Rotation
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CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7]

1. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .)

2. Remove the engine and transaxle component. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7].)

3. Using a hoist, lower the engine and transaxle component on a level surface.

4. Remove the dynamic chamber and throttle body as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

5. Remove the fuel injector and fuel distributor together as a single unit. (See FUEL INJECTOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

6. Remove the thermostat and thermostat housing together as a single unit. (See THERMOSTAT

WARNING:

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Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious
injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

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Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause
serious injures or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and
eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety
Procedure". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .)

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Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in
laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water
immediately after working with engine oil.

NOTE:

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The following procedure "CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT" is
performed after the engine and transaxle component is removed from the
vehicle. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

WARNING:



Protect and stabilize the lowered engine and transaxle
component with creosotes to prevent injury or damage due to
roll over.

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