1987 MAZDA 626 radiator cap

0 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TABLE
EXTERIOR
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items
to the specifications:
• Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
• Wheel lug nuts
88—118 N m (9—12 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb)
• Tire pressures (Refer to section 12)
• All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
• Operation of bonnet release and lock
• Operation of fuel lid and trunk lid (Back door) opener
• Door operation and alignment
• Headlight aiming
INSTALL following parts:
• Wheel caps or rings (if equipped)
• Outside rear view mirror(s)
UNDER BONNET—ENGINE OFF
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items
to the specifications:
• Fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections and
components for leaks
• Engine oil level
• Power steering fluid level (if equipped)
• Brake and clutch master cylinder fluid level (if equipped)
• Windshield washer reservoir fluid level
• Radiator coolant level and specific gravity
Protection °C (°F) Specific gravity at 20°C (68°F)
-4 (25) 1.028
-16(3) 1.054
-26 (-15) 1.066 -40 (-40) 1.078
• Tightness of water hose clamps (including heater hoses)
• Tightness of battery terminals
• Manual transaxle oil level
• Drive belt tensions (Refer to section 1)
• Accelerator cable and its linkage for free movement
• Headlight cleaner fluid level (if equipped)
CLEAN spark plugs
INTERIOR
INSTALL the following parts:
• Rubber stopper for inside rear view mirror
• Fuse for accessories
CHECK the operations of the following items:
• Seat controls (sliding and reclining) and head rest
• Door locks including childproof door locks (if equipped)
• Seat belts and warning system
• Ignition switch and steering lock
• Inhibitor switch (ATX only)
• All lights including warning and indicator lights
• Sound warning system
• Headlight cleaner (if equipped)
• Horn, wipers and washers (front and rear, if equipped)
• Radio and antenna (if equipped)
• Cigarette lighter and clock
• Remote control outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)
• Power windows (if equipped)
• Heater, defroster and air conditioner at various mode
selection (if equipped)
• Sunroof (if equipped)
ADJUST antenna trimmer on radio (if equipped)
CHECK the following items:
• Presence of spare fuse
• Upholstery and interior finish
CHECK and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items:
• Operation and fit of windows
• Pedal height and free play of brake and clutch pedal
Pedal height mm (in) free play mm (in)
Clutch pedal 216.5-221.5 (8.52-8.72) 5-13 (0.2-0.51)
Brake pedal 222-227 (8.74-8.94) 4-7 (0.16-0.28)
• Parking brake
5-7 noches/98 N (10 kg, 22lb)
UNDER BONNET—ENGINE RUNNING AT
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
CHECK the following items:
• Operation of idle-up system for air conditioner or power
steering (if equipped)
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
• Operation of dash pot
• Initial ignition timing
• Idle speed
ON HOIST
CHECK the following items:
• Underside fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, con-
nections and components for leaks
• Tires for cuts or bruises
• Steering linkage, suspension, exhaust system and all un-
derside hardware for looseness or damage
REMOVE protective cover from brake discs
ROAD TEST"
CHECK the following items:
• Brake operation
• Clutch operation
• Steering control
• Operation of meters and gauge
• Squeaks, rattles or unusual noise
• Engine general performance (including turbo)
• Emergency locking retractors
• Cruise control system (if equipped)
AFTER ROAD TEST
REMOVE seat and floor mat protective covers
CHECK for necessary owner information materials, tools and
spare tire in vehicle
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1A TUNE-UP PROCEDURE
Coolant Level (Cold engine)
1. Check that the coolant level is near the radiator inlet
port.
2. Check that the level in the coolant reservoir is be-
tween the FULL and LOW marks.
Add coolant if necessary.
Warning
a) Never remove the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
b) Wrap a thick cloth around the cap and care-
fully remove it.
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When set
When measured
Drive Belt
1. Check the drive belt for wear, cracks, or fraying.
Replace if necessary.
2. Check the drive belt tension by using the tension
gauge.
Standard belt tension N (kg, lb)

Belt New Used
Alternator 589-785 (60-80, 132-176) 491-687 (50-70, 110-154)
P/S 687-883 (70-90, 154-198) 589-785 (60-80, 132-176)
A/C 687-883 (70-90,154-198) 589-785 (60-80, 132-176)

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Adjusting bolt
3. Check the drive belt deflection by applying moder-
ate pressure (98 N, 10 kg, 22 lb) midway between
the pulleys.
(1) Alternator belt deflection
New : 6—8 mm (0.24—0.31 in)
Used: 7—9 mm (0.27—0.35 in)
If necessary, loosen the alternator mounting
bolts and adjust the belt deflection by turning
the adjusting bolt.
Tightening torque
31—46 Nm (3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb)
(§): 37—52 Nm (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
(2) P/S belt deflection
New : 8—10 mm (0.31—0.39 in)
Used: 9—11 mm (0.35—0.43 in)
If necessary, loosen the idler pulley lock bolt
and adjust the belt deflection by turning the ad-
justing bolt.
Tightening torque of lock bolt:
37—52 Nm (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)

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1A—7

1 A ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (VALVE SEAL)
VALVE SEAL
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the removal note for specially marked parts.
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11. Fuel hose (carb.)
12. Rear housing
13. Rocker arm and shaft assembly
14. Camshaft cap (12-valve)
15. Camshaft
16. Valve keeper
17. Upper valve spring seat
18. Valve spring
19. Lower valve spring seat
20. Valve seal
1. Air cleaner assembly (carb.)
2. Air intake pipe (Fl)
3. High-tension lead and spark plug
4. Upper timing belt cover
5. Timing belt
6. Cylinder head cover
7. Camshaft pulley
8. Front housing
9. Distributor
10. Upper radiator hose
1A—26

1B TUNE-UP PROCEDURE 1 B
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Coolant Level (Cold engine)
1. Check that the coolant level is near the radiator inlet
port.
2. Check that the level in the coolant reservoir is be-
tween the FULL and LOW marks.
Add coolant if necessary.
Warning
a) Never remove the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
b) Wrap a thick cloth around the cap and care-
fully remove it.
Drive Belt
1. Check that the drive belt is positioned in the pul-
ley groove.
2. Check the drive belt for wear, cracks, or fraying.
Replace if necessary.
3. Check the drive belt tension by using the tension
gauge.
Standard belt tension N (kg, lb)
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Belt New Used
Alternator 589-785 (60-80, 132-176) 491-687 (50-70, 110-154)
P/S 687-883 (70-90,154-198) 589-785 (60-80.132-176)
A/C 687-883 (70-90,154-198) 589-785 (60-80,132-176)

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Adjusting bolt
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4. Check the drive belt deflection by applying moder-
ate pressure (98 N, 10 kg, 22 lb) midway between
the pulleys.
(1) Alternator belt deflection
New : 6—8 mm (0.24—0.31 in)
Used: 7—9 mm (0.27—0.35 in)
If necessary, loosen the alternator mounting
bolts and adjust the belt deflection by turning
the adjusting bolt.
Tightening torque
®: 31—46 Nm (3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb)
(§): 37—52 Nm (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
(2) P/S belt deflection
New : 8—10 mm (0.31—0.39 in)
Used: 9—11 mm (0.35—0.43 in)
If necessary, loosen the idler pulley lock bolt
and adjust the belt deflection by turning the ad-
justing bolt.
Tightening torque of lock bolt:
37—52 N-m (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
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1C TUNE-UP PROCEDURE
Coolant Level
Check that the coolant level is near the radiator inlet
port, and that the level in the reserve tank is between
the FULL and LOW marks.
Add coolant up if the level is low.
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully
remove the cap.
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Water Draining
1. Drain the water from the sedimenter or fuel filter.
If it is difficult to drain the water from the drain plug,
loosen the air bleeding plug.
2. Bleed the air from the sedimenter or fuel filter. (Re-
fer to Section 4D)
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Valve Clearance
1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Set the No. 1 cylinder to compression TDC.
Note
Turn the crankshaft so that the intake and ex-
haust cam lobes face upward.
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3. Measure the valve clearance of No. 1 cylinder by
using a thickness gauge.
Valve clearance (cold engine)
0.20—0.30 mm (0.008—0.012 in)
0.30—0.40 mm (0.012—0.016 in)
If necessary, adjust the valve clearance referring to
the page 1C—85.
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COOLING SYSTEM
(GASOLINE ENGINE)
OUTLINE 3A— 2
COOLANT FLOW CHART (DOHC) 3A— 2
COOLANT FLOW CHART (SOHC) 3A— 3
SPECIFICATIONS 3A- 4
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3A— 4
COOLANT 3A- 5
INSPECTION 3A— 5
REPLACEMENT 3A— 5
RADIATOR CAP 3A— 6
INSPECTION 3A— 6
RADIATOR 3A— 7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 3A— 7
INSPECTION 3A— 7
WATER PUMP 3A— 8
REMOVAL 3A— 8
INSPECTION 3A—10
INSTALLATION 3A—10
THERMOSTAT 3A—11
REMOVAL 3A—11
INSPECTION 3A-11
INSTALLATION 3A—11
COOLING FAN 3A—12
SYSTEM CIRCUIT 3A—12
CIRCUIT INSPECTION 3A—12
FAN MOTOR 3A—13
WATER THERMO SWITCH 3A—14
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3A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE i
SPECIFICATIONS
^Engine model
Item ^__
FE-DOHC
FE 8-valve,
F8, F6...except
Middle East
.General
FE 12-valve
FE 8-valve F8, F6...only Middle East General

Cooling system Water cooled, forced circulation
Coolant capacity liters (US qt, Imp qt)
With heater 7.5 (7.9, 6.6) Coolant capacity liters (US qt, Imp qt) Without heater 7.0 (7.4, 6.2)
Water pump Type Centrifugal, timing belt driven Water pump
Water seal Unified seal
Thermostat
Type Wax, 2-stage Wax
Thermostat
Opening temperature °C(°F) Sub
.
83.5-86.5 (182-188) Main: 86.5-89.5 (188-193) 86.5-89.5 (188-193) 80.5-83.5 (177-182) Thermostat
Full-open temperature °C(°F) 100 (212) 95 (203)
Thermostat
Full-open lift
mm
(in) Sub: 1.5 (0.06) min.
Main: 8.0 (0.31) min. 8.5 (0.33) min.
Radiator
Type Corrugated
Radiator Cap valve opening pressure
kPa (kg/cm2, psi) 74-103 (0.75-1.05, 11-15)
Cooling
fan

Capacity
W

MTX 80
Cooling
fan

Capacity
W
ATX 120
Cooling
fan
Number
of
blade 4 Cooling
fan

Outer diameter
of
blade
mm
(in) MTX 320 (12.6)
Cooling
fan

Outer diameter
of
blade
mm
(in)
ATX 340 (13.4)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Overheating
Insufficient coolant Add 3A—
5

Coolant leakage Repair
—

Radiator fins clogged Clean 3A—
7

Radiator cap malfunction Replace 3A-
6

Cooling fan malfunction Repair 3A-12 Thermostat malfunction Replace 3 A-11
Water passage clogged Clean 3A—
5

Water
DumD
malfunction ReDair
or
replace 3A-
8
Corrosion
Impurities
in
coolant Replace 3A-
5
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3A—4

COOLANT 3A
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COOLANT
INSPECTION
Coolant Level (Engine cold)
1. Check that the coolant level is near the radiator inlet
port.
2. Check that the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir is between the FULL and LOW marks.
Add coolant if necessary.
Warning
a) Never remove the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
b)Wrap a thick cloth around the cap when
removing it.
Coolant Quality
1. Check that there is no build-up of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or radiator filler neck.
2. Check that coolant is free from oil.
3. Replace the coolant, if necessary.
Coolant Leakage
1. Connect a tester and SST to the radiator inlet port.
2. Apply 103 kPa (1.05 kg/cm2, 15 psi) pressure
to the system.
3. Check that the pressure is held.
If not, check for coolant leakage.
Warning
When removing either the radiator cap or the
tester, loosen it slowly until the pressure in
the radiator is released, and then remove it.
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REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the radiator cap and loosen the drain plug.
2. Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
Warning
a) Never open the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
b)Wrap a thick cloth around the cap when
loosening.
c) Use caution when draining hot coolant.
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