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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Removal of sealant

Fig. 2.87. Removal of old sealant

After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, use a suitable tool to remove the sealant (Fig. 2.87).

ATTENTION

Do not damage the surface of the part.

Remove sealant as carefully as possible to the surfaces of the grooves and holes in the mounting screws with a suitable tool, such as a scraper. If necessary, slightly heat the surface and remove particles of dried sealant with a piece of cloth soaked with gasoline.

Fig. 2.88. Laying new sealant

When you have finished, place new sealant (Fig. 2.88).

Try to use a proprietary sealant or equivalent.

After the installation of a new sealant, wait 5 minutes and set the associated components. Remove excess sealant with a piece of matter.

Tighten mounting bolts.

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