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Cylinder Head Removal Note

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  1. Temporarily install the oil pan to support the engine from under the vehicle.
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent deformation of the oil pan, support the engine using the following methods.
    • When using an engine lifter, insert rubber of appropriate size (approx. 20 mm {0.79 in} thickness) between the engine lifter and the oil pan to support the oil pan.
    • When using a garage jack, place rubber of appropriate size (approx. 20 mm {0.79 in} thickness) on a batten which is large enough to cover and support the oil pan.
  2. Support the engine (oil pan) using a commercially available engine lifter or garage jack.
    Fig 1: Supporting Engine (Oil Pan) Using Commercially Available Engine Lifter And Garage Jack
    G10916060Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the chain on the SST  that suspended the engine and set it aside.
  4. Loosen the cylinder head installation bolts in two or three passes in the order shown in the figure and remove them.
    Fig 2: Cylinder Head Installation Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G10916061Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cylinder head.
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