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REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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Operation and maintenance of car
Engine
General description new engines models L8, LF, L3
The mechanical part of engines
Engine Model L8 or LF
Checking the contents of the CO / CH in the exhaust gas
Measurement of engine compression
Verify accessory drive belt
General information and safety when removing the power unit
Removal of sealant
Removal and installation of the power unit
Check actuator variable valve timing (L3)
Removal and installation of the actuator variable valve timing (L3)
Timing chain drive
Removal and installation of the oil control valve (OCV) (L3)
Checking the oil control valve (OCV) (L3)
By operation of the spool valve (OCV) (L3)
General repair operations on the power unit
Check the cylinder head
Assembling the cylinder (the beginning)
Assembling the cylinder (the end)
Assembling the cylinder head
Assembling the valve timing
Appendix 1
Annex 2
Appendix 3
Engine Z6 - mechanical part
Lubrication system
Cooling system
Intake system
Fuel system
Exhaust and Emission
Ignition system
Control system
Tables
Transmission
Chassis
Steering Gear
Brakes
Onboard electric
Body
 


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General information and safety when removing the power unit



If the decision to lift the engine before this preparation is completed.
It is important to determine the place where the work will be carried out. Undoubtedly, the best place is the workshop. It is important to have the equipped working platform, and also a place for car storage. If neither a workshop, nor the garage is not present, the equal smooth concrete or asphalt platform.
Flushing the engine compartment and the engine before removing allow to keep the tool clean and a constant working condition.
Also you need a lift or hoist. Make sure that these devices have a stock on load-carrying capacity and are capable to lift the engine with all ancillaries. Observance of security measures plays a paramount role, as lifting of the engine from the car - a potentially dangerous operation.
If you work for the removal of the engine are carried out by inexperienced person, it needs to be an assistant. Consult and ask to help individuals who have experience in such work. There are many ways to do the work to raise the engine from the engine compartment which exclude their performance alone.
In advance plan the actions. Prepare all the necessary tools and equipment before you start work. To some adaptations providing safety when removing and installing the engine, as well as reducing labor costs include (besides the lift) the strong supports, a full set of keys and mandrels, wooden shoes, rags and solvent for cleaning of inevitable pools from the spilled fluids. If the lift is hired, agree in advance and do all the work for which this mechanism is not required. This will save money and time.
Keep in mind that considerable time you can not use the car. For some works inaccessible in house conditions (due to the lack of special equipment) will have to seek the services of a service station or a specialized workshop. These companies are working on the plan, so it is advisable to consult it before the removal of the engine, to accurately estimate the time required for the repair and restoration of components.
When removing the engine always be very careful. Rash actions and haste can cause serious injury. In advance consider the actions. Do not spare the time for it, because the main thing - is to work injury-free.




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