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Mazda 323
o Workshop
b Manual CONTENTS
r Title Section
IG eneral Information
Pre-Delivery inspection and
Scheduled Maintenance
Supplement
I Lubrication System
j Cooling System
FOREWORD
This is a supplement to the workshop manu-
a!(s) shown below. This supplement describes
service procedures of. new or modified me-
chanicat and/or ekctrical systems. For service
procedures and important safety notices not
contained in this supplement, please refer to
the previous workshop manual.
Workshop Manual:
Form No.1 203-l O-89F (vol. 1)
1206-1 O-89F (Vol.2)
1229-l O-89L
1275-l O-91 c
b
All information in this supplement was the
latest available at the time of printing, ail alter-
nations related to modifications will be notified
by Service Sulletin. Carburetor
m !I
Fuel and
Emission
Controt
System EGi unieaded Fuel BP (DOHC
and S
Diesel
-Electrica I System
I-- Clutch
Manual
Transaxie
1 Electronically Co Introlled
I
Automatic
Transaxle Hydraulicaf~y’Co~~~rull=;u
1 Transfer
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN [ Propefier Shaft
1 Front and Rear Axles
P ISteerIng System
APPLICATION:
This manual is applicable to vehicles beginning
with the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)
shown on the following page. Braking System
IWheels and Tires
ISusiension
1 Bodv Electricat System
1 Heater and Air Conditioner System
1 Technical Data
Special Toots
Parts Index
/ Wiring Refer to the form No.
, Diagram 5232-l 0-92A
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This manual explains onty the secticlns marked with shadows (-1
0 1992 Mazda Motor Corporation
PR1NTED tN JAPAN, JAN., ‘92 @I
1318010192A
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GI MAINTENANCE NOTE
VIEWED
.OM BELOW
‘REE
13EGfX-307
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I t3EGIX-308 CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER CHECK
Caution
l Do not clutch abruptly. l Do not attempt rabbit starts or accelerate quickly.
1. Remove the propeller shaft.
2. Lock the center differential (2WD).
3. Place the front wheets on the roller.
4. Lock the rear wheels and apply the parking brake.
5. Drive the tester roller and check.
6. Upon completion of the test, gradually decelerate with soft
braking and stop the engine.
7. When the test is done, return the differential lclck rod to the
free condition (4WD) and reinstall the propeller shaft.
WHEEL BALANCER (On-the-car Balance)
1.
Jack up all four wheels. Support the wheels to be checked
(front or rear) with the wheel balancer sensor stand and the
remainrng wheels with safety stands.
2. Set the on-the-car balancer. With the center differential in
free condition, drove the tires with the engine; then check.
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A SCHEDULED MAtNTENANCE SERVtCES (Europe)
Maintenance Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first
Months” - 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Kllometers 1,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000
{Miles)
(600) (6,000) f[t2,000) (18,000) (24,000) (3U,OOO) (36,000) (42,000) {48,000), Engine
Intake and exhaust manrfold nuts (Bolts)
Drive belts”
i Engine trmlng beltW3
Engine oil (Turbo)‘4
01 filter
l *
Cool!ng system (Includtng
coolant level adlustment)
Engrne coolant T T T
A A A
A A
Replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
R R R R R 1 R R R
I I I I
I
Replace every 2 years Fuel system
Idle speed
Air cleaner element * 5
Fuel
falter
Fuel Ilnes and hoses Ignition system
A f 1
I R I R
R R
I I f t I ~
lnlttal rgnrtloh trmlng 1 I I I I I I I I
Spark plugs A
A. A A
Spark plugs (Only for Sweden) Adjust every 30.000 km (t8.000 mrls) Evaporative emission control system
Throttle sensor Throttle sensor (Only for Sweden)
Evaporative system
Evaporatrve system (Only for Sweden) 1 A 1 1 A 1 1 A 1 ) A
Adjust every 80,000 km (48,000 miles)
1 I 1 1 I’ 1 1 I 1 1 I
Inspect every 80,000 km (48,000 mites) Electrical system
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity 1 I f I I I
All Electrical system
l ’ 1 I
I 1 I I I
1 . 1 I I
Headlight alrgnment 1 A A A . A. Chassis and body
t 3EOAX-303
A-4 Chas
SW31 Rear
Tires
Hing
Seat
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Europe) A
Maintenance Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first
Months’ ’
- 6 12 18 1 24 30 36 ] 42 48
Kllometers 1,000
10,000 20,000 30,000 1 40,000 50,000 60,000 1 70,000
80,000
(Miles) (600)
(6,000) j(12,000)~(18,000)~(24,000) (30,000) (36,000)~(42,000) (48,000)
Chassis and body (Cont’d)
Steering and front suspension
I ’ I
I 1 I
MTX oil A R
Rear axle oil
I R A A R
A A A R I
Trabsfercarrier oil R A 1 A
R A A A R
Bolts, nuts on chassis and body T T 1
T , T T
Body condltlon (Visual only) Inspect annually
Exhaust system heat shields I 1 I
Tires (Including spare tjresj with inflation
pressure adjustment I
I I I
Hinges and catches A A
A 1 A
Underside of vehicle I
I i 1 I I
Seat belt I
I f
I ’ I
Dnveshafl dust boots I I 1 I I
13EOAX.304
A-5
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P CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
f 6EOPX-073
REAR BRAKE (DISC)
inspection (on-vehicle)
Disc pad
1, Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety
stands.
2, Remove the wheel and tires.
3. Verify the remaining thickness of the pads.
Thickness: f .Omm fU.04 in) min.
Removal I Inspection / Installation
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
2. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
4. After instaHation, check the following.
(1) Add fluid and bteed the air.
(2) Check for fluid leakage.
(3) Adjust the parking brake lever stioke.
(4) Depress the pedal a few times, then verify that the brakes do not drag while rotating the wheel bv hand,
1. Parking cable
7. Disc pad
13EOPX-32f page P-15 ,..
. . ..I...... above 2. Connecting bolt installation
3. Brake hose Note . ..*. 1 ,...... I.r. . . . . .
4. Lock bolt Inspection . ..-f...........III.I.......,,.
8. Outer shim
5. Caliper 9. Inner shim
Disassembly I Inspection I
Assem bty IO. Guide plate .
-. . . _. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . page P-l 7
Il. Bolt
6, V-spring 12. Mounting support
I 3. Disc plate
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._...._.~
P-1 4 . . . page p-16 DISC PAD
Replacem
1 s Remove
2. Inspect
i 3. Install in
4. Adjust tF
1. Parking t
2. Ciip
3. Lock bolt
4. V-spring
5. Disc pad
Installa
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Q
WHEELS AND TIRES
OUTttNE .................................................. Q- 2
SPECIFICATIONS .................................... Q- 2
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVtCE tNFORMATtON . . Q- 3
WHEELS AND TtRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*..*....*..*..... Q- 3
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . s..s Q- 3
t3EDQx*301
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1 SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATION, WHEELS AND TIRES Q .
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATKM
The following point in this section is changed in comparison with the Mazda 323 Workshop Manual Voi-
ume 2 (1206~IO-89F).
l Wheels and tires
I Wheel balance adjustment
13EOQX-30 13EOUX-305
j
WHEELS AND TIRES
I
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
If a wheel becomes unbalanced or if a tire is replaced or
repaired, the wheel must be rebalanced to within specifi-
cation.
Maximum unbalance (at rim edge): 9 g IO.32 oz j
Caution
l Do not use more than two balance weights on the
inner or outer side of the wheel,
l One batance weight; max. 60 g (2-f oz 1.
l if the total weight exceeds IOU g (3.5 or] on one
side, rebalance after moving the tire around on the
rim.
l Attach the balance weights tightly to the wheel.
. Select suitable balance weights for aluminum alloy
wheels.
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TD
TECHNICAL DATA
ENGtNE ..................................................
TD- 2
LUBRICATlON SYSTEM ...........................
TD- 4
COOLING SYSTEM ..................................
TD- 5
FUEt AND EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEMS
.............................................
TD- 6
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
................ TD- 7
CLUTCH .................................................
TD- 7
MANUAL TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER
.... TD- 8
PROPELLER SHAFT
................................
TD-l 0
FRONT AND
REAR AXLES ....................... TD-lU
STEERING SYSTEM ................................
TD-11
BRAKING SYSTEM
..................................
TD-11
WHEELS AND TIRES
...............................
TD-12
SUSPENSION
......................................... TD-13
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
................... TD-14
STANDARD BOLT AND NUT TIGHTENING.
TORQUE ..............................................
TD-f 4
13ETOX-301
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