Mazda 5. Manual — part 2

GENERAL INFORMATION

00–00–5

00

Special Service Tools

• Use special service tools or equivalent when they

are required.

Disassembly

• If the disassembly procedure is complex,

requiring many parts to be disassembled, all parts
should be marked in a place that will not affect
their performance or external appearance and
identified so that reassembly can be performed
easily and efficiently.

Inspection During Removal, Disassembly

• When removed, each part should be carefully

inspected for malfunction, deformation, damage
and other problems.

Arrangement of Parts

• All disassembled parts should be carefully

arranged for reassembly.

• Be sure to separate or otherwise identify the parts

to be replaced from those that will be reused.

49 SE01 310

WGIWXX0024E

WGIWXX0027E

WGIWXX0028E

WGIWXX0029E

00–00–6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Cleaning of Parts

• All parts to be reused should be carefully and

thoroughly cleaned in the appropriate method.

Warning

• Using compressed air can cause dirt and

other particles to fly out causing injury to
the eyes. Wear protective eye wear
whenever using compressed air.

Reassembly

• Standard values, such as torques and certain

adjustments, must be strictly observed in the
reassembly of all parts.

• If removed, the following parts should be replaced

with new ones:

— Oil seals

— Gaskets

— O-rings

— Lockwashers

— Cotter pins

— Nylon nuts

• Depending on location:

— Sealant and gaskets, or both, should be

applied to specified locations. When sealant
is applied, parts should be installed before
sealant hardens to prevent leakage.

— Oil should be applied to the moving

components of parts.

— Specified oil or grease should be applied at

the prescribed locations (such as oil seals)
before reassembly.

Adjustment

• Use suitable gauges and testers when making

adjustments.

WGIWXX0030E

WGIWXX0031E

CHU0014W006

CHU0014W005

GENERAL INFORMATION

00–00–7

00

Rubber Parts and Tubing

• Prevent gasoline or oil from getting on rubber

parts or tubing.

Hose Clamps

• When reinstalling, position the hose clamp in the

original location on the hose and squeeze the
clamp lightly with large pliers to ensure a good fit.

Torque Formulas

• When using a torque wrench-SST or equivalent

combination, the written torque must be
recalculated due to the extra length that the SST
or equivalent adds to the torque wrench.
Recalculate the torque by using the following
formulas. Choose the formula that applies to you.

A : The length of the SST past the torque wrench drive.
L : The length of the torque wrench.

Vise

• When using a vise, put protective plates in the

jaws of the vise to prevent damage to parts.

End Of Sie

WGIWXX0034E

WGIWXX0035E

Torque Unit

Formula

N·m

N·m

× [L/(L+A)]

kgf·m

kgf·m

× [L/(L+A)]

kgf·cm

kgf·cm

× [L/(L+A)]

ft·lbf

ft·lbf

× [L/(L+A)]

in·lbf

in·lbf

× [L/(L+A)]

0

1

1

2

2

3

3

SST

A

L

WGIWXX0036E

PROTECTIVE PLATES

CHU0014W010

00–00–8

GENERAL INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

B3E000000006201

Connectors
Disconnecting connectors

• When disconnecting connector, grasp the

connectors, not the wires.

• Connectors can be disconnected by pressing or

pulling the lock lever as shown.

Locking connector

• When locking connectors, listen for a click

indicating they are securely locked.

Inspection

• When a tester is used to inspect for continuity or

measuring voltage, insert the tester probe from
the wiring harness side.

• Inspect the terminals of waterproof connectors

from the connector side since they cannot be
accessed from the wiring harness side.

Caution

• To prevent damage to the terminal, wrap

a thin wire around the tester probe before
inserting into terminal.

GOOD

NO GOOD

CHU0000W014

WGIWXX0042E

WGIWXX0043E

GOOD

NO GOOD

CHU0000W011