Engine Inspection And Repair; Cylinder Head Check - Mazda 626 MX-6 Workshop Manual

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INSPECTION AND REPAIR
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
1. Clean all parts, taking care to remove any gasket fragments, dirt, oil or grease, carbon, moisture
residue, or other foreign materials.
2. Inspect and repair must be performed in the order specified.
Caution
Be careful not to damage the joints or friction surfaces of aluminum alloy components (such
as the cylinder head or pistons).
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Cylinder Head
1. Inspect the cylinder head for damage, cracks, and
leakage of water or oil. Replace if necessary.
2. Measure the cylinder head distortion in the six
directions shown in the figure.
Distortion: 0.15 mm (0.006 in) max.
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3. If the cylinder head distortion exceeds specificati­
on, grind the cylinder head surface.
If the cylinder head height is not within specifica­
tion, replace it.
Height:
91.95—92.05 mm (3.620—3.624 in)
Grinding limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in) max.
Note
Before grinding the cylinder head, first check
the following. Replace if necessary.
• Sinking of valve seat
• Damage of manifold contact surface
• Camshaft oil clearance and end play
4. Measure the manifold contact surface distortion in
the six directions shown in the figure.
Distortion: 0.15 mm (0.006 in) max.
5. If distortion exceeds specification grind the surface
or replace the cylinder head.
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