Engine (4.0L) On-Vehicle Maintenance; Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement (4.0L); Step 1 - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
Replacement
Warning
Release the fuel pressure. (Refer to Section F3.)
Keep sparks and open flame away from the fuel area.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. (Refer to Section F3.)
4. Remove the lower intake manifold. (Refer to Section F3.)
5. Remove the cylinder head cover gasket. (Refer to page B3-14.)
6. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Section G.)
7.
If removing the left cylinder head, perform the following:
(1) Remove the
AIC
compressor, if equipped.
(2) Remove the power steering oil pump and bracket.
8. If removing the right cylinder head, perform the following:
(1) Remove the generator and bracket.
(2) Remove the ignition coil pack and bracket.
9. Remove the spark plugs.
10. Remove the exhaust manifold(s) and front pipe assembly. (Refer to Section F3.)
11. Remove the rocker arm and shaft assembly, referring to Removal Note. (Refer to page 83-1 1 .)
12. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
13. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
BOLT.
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REPLACE
STEP 1 :
30-45 (3.0--3.5. 22-26
GASKET,
REPLACE
MB1053-E
1. Bolt
2.
Cylinder head
Installation Note
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below 3. Gasket