
1992
Mazda
CONTENTS
Protege
Workshop
Manual
FOREWORD
This workshop manual is intended for use
by service technicians of Authorized Mazda
Dealers to help them service Mazda vehicles.
For proper repair and maintenance, a
thorough familiarization with this manual is im-
portant, and it should always be kept in a han-
dy place for quick and easy reference.
All the contents of this manual, including
drawings and specifications, are the latest avail-
able at the time of printing. As modifications
affecting repair or maintenance occur, relevant
information supplementary to this volume will
be made available at Mazda dealers. This
manual should be kept up-to-date.
Mazda Motor Corporation reserves the right
to alter the specifications and contents of this
manual without obligation or advance notice.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may
be reproduced or used in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical-including
photocopying and recording and the use of
any kind of information storage and retrieval
system-without permission in writing.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
APPLICATION:
This manual is applicable to vehicles beginning
with the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)
shown on the following page.
Title
General Information Section
Pre-Delivery Inspection and
Scheduled Maintenance Services
SOHC
Engine
DOHC
Lubrication System
Cooling System
Fuel and Emission Control System
Engine Electrical System
Clutch
FSM-R
Manual Transaxle
GSM-R
Automatic Transaxle
Front and Rear Axles
Steering System
Braking System
Wheels and Tires
Suspension
Body
--
Body Electrical System
Heater and Air Conditioner Systems
Technical Data
Special Tools
Parts Index
Wiring DNvam
I Part No. 5209-10-91 F)
9999~95-019(3-92)
o 1991 Mazda Motor Corporation
PRINTED IN USA, JUL. ‘91
1270-l O-91 G
(9999-95-0178-92)

GI FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES
9MUGIX-04t 3
9MUGIX-041
9MUGIX.004
I
Depending on location:
1. Inspection of parts
When removed, each part should be carefully inspected for
malfunctioning, deformation, damage, and other problems.
2. Arrangement of parts
All disassembled parts should be carefully arranged for re-
assembly.
Be sure to separate or otherwise identify the parts to be
replaced from those that will be reused.
3. Cleaning parts for reuse
All parts to be reused should be carefully and thoroughly
cleaned in the appropriate method.
REASSEMBLY
Standard values, such as torques and certain adjustments,
must be strictly observed in the reassembly of all parts.
Refer to STANDARD BOLT AND NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE
in Section TD for tightening torques not mentioned in the main
text.
If removed, these parts should be replaced with new ones:
1. Oil seals 2. Gaskets
3. O-rings 4. Lock washers
5. Cotter pins 6. Nylon nuts
1. Sealant should be applied or new gaskets used.
2. Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
3. Specified oil or grease should be applied at the prescribed
locations (such as oil seals) before reassembly.
I
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INDEX
NDEX
INTAKE MANIFOLD,
TIGHTENING TORQUE
.-’ HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA)
INSPECTION, PAGE Bl-7 19-25 N.m (1.9-2.6 m-kg, 14-19 ft-lb)
DEFLECTION AT (98 N, 10 kc
19
22 lb)
r “Y7 ENGINE COOLANT/
SECTION
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
TIGHTENING TORQUE
16-23 N.m (1.6-2.3 m-kg,
12-17 ft-lb
mm (in)
11 DRIVE BELT NEW USED LIMIT
COMPRESSION INSPECTION PAGE 61-10 kPa (kg/cm*, psi)-rpm
y-1, Sta,,dar‘-j , ,238;;;;;;$))-3(J() , ,,97;;2~;;&)0
883 (8.8, 125)-300 834 (8.5, 121)-300 II A/C 8.0-9.
(0.31-0.35) I (0.35-0.39) I (0.45) 11 Minimum
-
E
1. Timing belt
23UOBl-00:
Removal / installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61-l 2
2. Cylinder head gasket
Rep!acement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Bl-16
3. HLA
Removal / Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 81-20
4. Front oil seal
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Bl -23
5. Rear oil seal Removal ................................... 6. Engine
page Bl-28
Engine stand mounting.. .......... page 81-35
Disassembly ............................. page Bl-38
Inspection / Repair .................... page Bl-54
Assembly.. ................................ page 81-66
Engine stand dismounting.. ..... page 81-92
Installation page 81-94 .+- .................................
Replacement . . , . . ,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Bl-25
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OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Bl
OUTLINE
SPECIFICATIONS
item Engine
Type
Cylinder arrangement and number
Combustion chamber
Valve system
Displacement cc (cu in)
Bore and stroke mm (in)
Compression ratio
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)-rpm
Open BTDC
IN
Close ABDC
Valve timing
EX Open
BBDC
Close ATDC
IN
Valve clearance
mm (in)
EX
Idle speed*‘*’ MTX
rpm ATX
Ignition timing*2
BTDC
Firing order
*‘.....With parking brake applied. (Canada)
*‘.....TEN terminal of diagnosis connector grounded B6 SOHC BP SOHC
Gasoline, 4-cycle
in-line, 4 cylinders
Multispherical Pentroof
OHC, belt-driven OHC, belt-driven 16 valves
1,597 (97.4) 1,839&i 12.23
78.0 x 83.6 (3.07 x 3.29) 83.0x 85.0 -3.35)
9.3 8.9
1,236 (12.6, 179)300 1,197 (12.2, 173)-300
140 2O
50° 5o”
52O 55O
120 8
0: Maintenance-free
0: Maintenance-free
700-800
700-800 (P range)
6O----8O 4O--6O
1-3-4-2
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Difficult starting
Poor idling
Excessive oil
consumption Possible Cause
Malfunction of engine-related components
Burned valve
Worn piston, piston ring, or cylinder
Failed cvlinder head aasket Action Page
Replace 81-55
Replace or repair 81-60, 62
Reolace Bl-16
Malfunction of fuel system
1 Refer to Section F
I
Malfunction of ignition system
Malfunction of engine-related components
Malfunction of HLA*
Poor valve-to-valve seat contact
Failed cvlinder head aasket Refer to Section G
Replace
Replace or repair
Reolace 81-20
81-57
81-16
Malfunction of fuel system 1 Refer to Section F
I
Malfunction of ignition system Refer to Section G
Oil working up
Worn piston ring groove or sticking piston ring
Worn piston or cylinder
Oil working down
Worn valve seal
Worn valve stem or wide Replace
Replace or repair
Replace
Replace 81-62
Bl-60, 62
81-46, 81
81-55
Oil leakage Refer to Section D
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Bl TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Insufficient power
Abnormal
combustion
Engine noise Possible Cause
Insufficient compression
Malfunction of HLA*
Compression leakage from valve seat
Seized valve stem
Weak or broken valve spring
Failed cylinder head gasket
Cracked or distorted cylinder head
Sticking, damaged, or worn piston ring
Cracked or worn piston Malfunction of fuel system
Malfunction of ignition system
Others
Slipping clutch
Dragging brakes
Wrong size tires Malfunction of engine-related components
Malfunction of HLA’
Sticking or burned valve
Weak or broken valve spring
Carbon accumulation in combustion chamber Malfunction of fuel system
Malfunction of ignition system
Crankshaft- or bearing-related parts
Excessive main bearing oil clearance
Main bearing seized or heat-damaged
Excessive crankshaft end play
Excessive connecting rod bearing oil clearance
Connecting rod bearing seized or heat-damaged Piston-related parts
Worn cylinder
Worn piston or piston pin
Seized piston
Damaged piston ring
Bent connecting rod Valves or timing-related parts
Malfunction of HLA*
Broken valve spring
Excessive valve guide clearance Malfunction of cooling system
Malfunction of fuel system
Others
Malfunction of water pump bearing
Improper drive belt tension
Malfunction of alternator bearing
Exhaust gas leakage
Malfunction of timing belt tensioner Action
Replace
Repair
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Refer to Section F
Refer to Section G
Refer to Section H
Refer to Section P
Refer to Section Q
Replace
Replace
Replace
Eliminate carbon
Refer to Section F
Refer to Section G
Replace or repair
Replace
Replace or repair
Replace or repair
Replace
Replace or repair
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Refer to Section E
Refer to Section F
Refer to Section E
Adjust
Refer to Section G
Refer to Section F
Replace Page 81-20
Bl-57
81-55
81-58
81-16
81-54
81-62
al-62
81-20
81-55
81-58
-
61-71
Bl-64
81-72
81-73 8-i-64
Bl-60
81-63
81-62
81-62
El-63
Bl-20
El-58
81-55
Bl- 5
81-12
911 IORI .N)J LI.,“l. --
* Tappet noise may occur if the engine has set idle for an extended period. The noise should
normal operating temperature. (HLA troubleshooting: Refer to page Bl-7) dissipate after the engine has reached
81-4

Bl COMPRESSION
COMPRESSION
If the engine exhibits low power, poor fuel economy, or poor idle, check the following:
1. Ignition system (Refer to Section G.)
2. Compression
3. Fuel system (Refer to Section F.)
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23UOBl-06
23UOBl-014 23UOBl-012
INSPECTION
1. Check that the battery is fully charged. Recharge it if neces-
sary. (Refer to Section G.)
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Remove all spark plugs.
5. Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
6. Connect a compression gauge to the No. 1 spark plug hole.
7. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and crank the engine.
8. Record the maximum gauge reading.
9. Check each cylinder.
Compression kPa (kg/cm*, psi)-rpm
10. If the compression in one or more cylinders is low, pour a
small amount of engine oil into the cylinder and recheck
the compression.
(1) If the compression increases, the piston, piston rings,
or cylinder wall may be worn.
(2) If the compression stays low, the valve may be stuck
or seating improperly.
(3) If the compression in adjacent cylinders stays low, the
cylinder head gasket may be defective or the cylinder
head distorted.
11. Connect the ignition coil connector.
12. Install the spark plugs.
05UOBX-020
Tightening torque:
15-23 N*m (1 S-2.3 m-kg, 11-17 ft-lb)
Bl-10

Bl ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
Replacement
Warning
l Release the fuel pressure. (Refer to Section F.)
l Keep sparks and open flame away from the fuel area.
Caution
l Position the hose clamp in the original location on the hose, and squeeze the clamp lightly
with large pliers to ensure a good fit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
7.8-11 N.m
16-23 (1 4.9-8.8 N.m (50-90 cm-kg, 43-78 in-lb)
(80-l 10 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
L
.8-11 N.m
(80-110 cm-kg,
69-95 in-lb)
-25 (1.9-2.6, 14-19)
BP SOHC: 37-52 (3.8-5.3, 27-38)
37-52 (3.8-5.3, 27-38)
7.8-11 N.m
(80-l 10 cm-kg, 89-95 in-lb)
N-m (m-kg, ft-lb)
23UOBl-01
81-16

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Bl
I. Air hose assembly 1 I. Timing belt cover, upper
2. Resonance chamber 12. Timing belt
3. Accelerator cable Removal / Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Bl-12
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page BI-I9 13. Front exhaust pipe
4. Throttle cable (ATX)
14. Intake manifold bracket
Removal / Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section K 15. Cylinder head bolt
5. Hoses Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page BI-18
Removal I Installation Note ..,............... below Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Bl-I9
6. Harnesses 16. Cylinder head
Removal I Installation Note....... page BI-I8 Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61-43
7. Water bypass pipe nut
Inspection . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . page BI -54
8. Drive belt Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page BI-79
9. Water pump pulley 17. Cylinder head gasket
10. Cylinder head cover
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Removal / Installation note
Hoses
I. Disconnect the hoses shown in the figure.
\ / DlSCOtjNECT
, w I.,,, -----. WARNING ’ ’ ’ l KEEP SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME AWAY FROM THE FUEL
AREA.
CAUTION
l COVER THE HOSE WITH A RAG BECAUSE FUEL WILL
SPRAY OUT WHEN DISCONNECTING.
. PLUG THE DISCONNECTED HOSES TO AVOID FUEL
LEAKAGE.
I. Brake vacuum hose
2. Fuel hose
3. Vacuum hose (Purge control) 4. Vacuum hose (Cruise control)
5. Heater hose