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Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement: Notes

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WARNING:
  • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
  • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure". (See 01-14-6 Fuel Line Safety Procedure.)
  1. Remove the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the ignition coil. (See IGNITION COIL PACK .)
  3. Remove the high-tension lead. See HIGH-TENSION LEAD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. Disconnect the generator, but do not remove it from the vehicle. Fix the generator using a rope to prevent it from falling. (See GENERATOR .)
  5. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the intake manifold. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Disconnect the heater hose, bypass hose, and radiator hose.
  8. To firmly support the engine, first set the engine jack and attachment to the oil pan.
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Jack & Attachment To Oil Pan
    G01929571Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
    Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Head Gasket
    G01929572Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  11. Inspect the compression. (See COMPRESSION INSPECTION .)
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