Disassembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Bolt

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Remove the rear lifting eye and the front bracket.
Remove the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Outlet Pipe Clip And Bolt
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Remove the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Remove the clip.
2. Remove the bolts.
Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Bolts
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Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.

Fig 4: Locating Spark Plugs
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Remove the spark plugs.
CAUTION:
- Note location of the tappets prior to removal.
Fig 5: Removing Tappets
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Remove the 16 tappets.

Fig 6: Identifying Valve Spring Compressor SST
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Using the valve spring compressor set SST and valve spring compressor SST , compress the valve spring and remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainers, and the valve springs.
Inspect the valve spring, valve spring retainer and valve spring retainer key. Install new parts as necessary.
CAUTION:
- Note location of the valves if they are to be reused.
NOTE:
- Mark each valve if the original valves are to be used.
Fig 7: Removing Valves
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Remove the valves.

Fig 8: Identifying Valve Stem Seal Remover SST
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Using the valve stem seal remover SST and the impact slide hammer SST , remove and discard the valve stem seals.
Inspect the valves. Install new parts as necessary.