Inspection Of Propeller Shaft Dust Boot(S); Tightening Of Bolts And Nuts On Chassis And Body; Inspection Of Exhaust System Head Shield; Inspection Of Pcv Valve - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
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INSPECTION OF FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS
Inspect the front suspension ball joints.
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MA1 004-A 4BUOAX-036
INSPECTION OF PROPELLER SHAFT DUST BOOT(S)
Check the dust boot on the propeller shaft for cracks,
damage, grease leakage, and a loose boot band.
4BUOAX-037
TIGHTENING OF BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS
AND BODY
1.
Tighten all seat mounting bolts.
2. Retighten any loose nuts and bolts on the chassis and
body to the specified torque.
4BUOAX-038
INSPECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD
1.Visually check the exhaust system heat shield for
damage.
2. Replace it if necessary.
4BUOAX-039
INSPECTION OF AIC SYSTEM
Refer to 1997 B-Series BETM.
7BUOAX-008
INSPECTION OF PCV VALVE
2.3L and 4.OL
Note
Perform this inspection while the engine is cold.
1. Run the engine at idle.
2. Disconnect the PCV valve along with the ventilation hose
from the cylinder head cover.
3. Block the PCV valve opening.
4. Verify that vacuum is felt.
5. Remove the PCV valve.
6. Blow through the valve from port
Fi
and verify that air
comes out of port 6.
7. Blow through the valve from port
B
and verify that no air
comes out of port A.
8. Replace the PCV valve if not as specified.