Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the roller followers. Refer to ROLLER FOLLOWERS .
NOTE: If air pressure has forced the piston to the bottom of the cylinder, any loss of air pressure will allow the valve(s) to fall into the cylinder. A rubber band, tape or string wrapped around the end of the valve stem will prevent this from happening.
Pressurize the cylinder using compressed air.
Using the special tool, remove the key, retainer, and valve spring.

Fig 1: Removing Key, Retainer & Valve Spring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.