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 BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)

Remove the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the generator, but do not remove it from the vehicle. Fix the generator using a rope to prevent it from falling. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
Remove the exhaust manifold. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the intake manifold. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the following parts.
1. Radiator upper hose
2. Water hose
3. Heater hose
4. Wiring harness
To firmly support the engine, first set the engine jack to the oil pan.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the compression. (See COMPRESSION INSPECTION .)

Fig 1: Supporting Engine Transaxle Using Engine Jack
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Cylinder Head Gasket

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REFERENCE CHART

1	OCV
2	Camshaft (See CAMSHAFT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
3	Cylinder head (See CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL NOTE .) (See CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION NOTE .)
4	Cylinder head gasket