Oil Pump Removal/Installation [L5]: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
- A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
- 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.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the plug hole plate. See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .
- Remove the ignition coils. See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .
- Drain the engine oil. See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [L5] .
- Remove the front wheel and tire (RH). See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .
- Remove the aerodynamic under cover No 2. See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Loosen the water pump pulley bolts and remove the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .
- Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .
- Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from joint shaft, set the drive shaft (RH) out of the way (ATX). See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Remove the engine front cover. See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .
- Remove the oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill with the specified type and amount of the engine oil. See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [L5] )
- Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage
- If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part
- Inspect the oil level. See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [L5] .
- Inspect for the ignition timing and idle speed. See ENGINE TUNE-UP [L5] .
- Inspect the oil pressure. See OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION [L5] .