Removal Note - Spark Plugs; Exhaust Manifold Removal - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
B1
Removal Note
Spark plugs
Note
1997 B-Truck uses double platinum enhanced
spark plugs for production. Both the ground (side)
and center electrode are enhanced with platinum.
You can also use spark plugs with the service part
number suffix letter "PP" as replacement spark
plugs.
Removal Note
Exhaust manifold
1. Remove the exhaust manifold.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
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MB1304-A 713UOB1-012
Installation Note
Cylinder head
1. Clean all of the cylinder head gasket surfaces.
2. Clean the cylinder head gasket surface on the cylinder
block.
3.
Position the cylinder head gasket onto the cylinder block.
Caution
Position the camshaft as shown in figure to avoid
valve and piston interference.
4. Measure the height of each dowel.
MB1293-B
Height:
14.0-1 4.5mm (0.55-0.57 in)
5. Position the cylinder head on the cylinder block.