1994 MAZDA MX-5 maintenance

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE (CANADA) SCHEDULE Chart symbols: I : Inspect, and repair, clean, or replace if necessary (Inspect, and replace if necessa ry... Air cleaner element only) R : Replace L : Lubricate Remarks: After 60 months or 96,000 km (60,000 miles}, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. '1 Replacement of the timing belt is required every 96,000 km, (60,000 miles}. Failure to replace this belt may result in damage to the engine. *2 This maintenance is recommended by Mazda. However, it is not necessary for emission warranty coverage or manufacturer recall liability. Gartner Banana

Schedule interval Maintenance ENGINE Number of months or kilometers {miles), whichever comes first I -. Months 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Kilometers 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 - Service data and inspection point 1~1.000~ Page Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM -- Plug gap: 1 .GI .l mm {0.04M.043 in) l Recommended spark plugs: D-5 D-6 B-6 F-99 8-1 2 IGNITION SYSTEM R I I Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belts Air cleaner element Engine timing belt 'l R I R I F-76 F-1 1 3 F-107 F-I30 - Idle speed Fuel filter Fuel lines and hoses PCV valve'2 Emission hoses and tubes R I COOLING SYSTEM I Cooling system Engine coolant R I R I I E4 E-5 E4 I R I R I R I R I*z I l Hoses for cracks or wear l Leaks - Level and strength I R RR I R R R I I R I OilPancapacity: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) 0 Oil filter capacity: 0.15L(0.16USqt,0.13Impqt) 'Cracksordamage 0 Tension - - R I I I I I R I l ldle speed MT: 800-900 rpm (Neutral) AT 750-850 rpm (P range) - l Fittings, connections and components for leaks Operation Fittings and connections I I R I I I I I I I I I R I Gartner Banana

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A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Gartner Banana

Before beginning any service procedure. refer to section T of this manual for air bag system service warnings and audio antitheft system alarm conditions . ENGINE INDEX ............................. B- 2 OUTLINE .......................... B- 3 SPECIFICATIONS ................ B- 3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........ B- 3 ENGINE TUNE-UP .................. 8- 5 PREPARATION ................... B- 5 ENGINE OIL ..................... B- 5 ENGINE COOLANT ............... B- 5 DRIVE BELT ..................... 8- 6 HLA TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . 8- 8 IGNITION TIMING. IDLE SPEED .... B- 8 COMPRESSION .................... 8-10 INSPECTION ..................... B-10 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....... B-11 PREPARATION ................... B-11 TIMING BELT ..................... 8-12 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET ........ B-16 H LA ............................. 8-20 FRONT OIL SEAL ................. 8-24 REAR OIL SEAL .................. 8-26 REMOVAL ......................... 8-28 PROCEDURE .................... B-28 ENGINE STAND MOUNTING ......... 8-32 PREPARATION ................... 8-32 PROCEDURE .................... B-33 DISASSEMBLY ..................... B-35 PREPARATION ................... 8-35 AUXILIARY PARTS ............... 8-36 TIMING BELT ..................... 8-37 CYLINDER HEAD ................. 8-39 CYLINDER BLOCK (EXTERNAL PARTS) ............. 8-42 CYLINDER BLOCK .............. (INTERNAL PARTS) 8-44 .............. INSPECTION I REPAIR 8-47 ................... PREPARATION 8-47 ................. CYLINDER HEAD 8-47 .............. VALVE MECHANISM 8-48 ...................... CAMSHAFT B-51 HLA ............................. 8-53 ............... CYLINDER BLOCK B-53 .......................... OIL JET B-54 PISTON. PISTON RING. AND ..................... PISTON PIN 8-55 CONNECTING ROD .............. B-56 ................... CRANKSHAFT 8-57 BEARING ........................ 8-57 TIMING BELT ..................... 8-58 TENSIONER. IDLER .............. 8-58 TENSIONER SPRING ............. 8-58 PULLEY ......................... 8-58 ........................ ASSEMBLY 8-59 ................... PREPARATION 8-59 CYLINDER BLOCK (INTERNAL PARTS) .............. B-60 CYLINDER BLOCK (EXTERNAL PARTS) ............. B-65 CYLINDER HEAD ................. B-69 TIMING BELT ..................... 8-73 ............... AUXILIARY PARTS 8-77 ..... ENGINE STAND DISMOUNTING 8-81 .................... PROCEDURE 8-81 INSTALLATION ..................... 8-83 .................... PROCEDURE 843 45UOBX-001 Gartner Banana

OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine Item Tv~e BP DOHC Gasoline, 4-cvcle . . I -, Dis~lacement ml kc. cu inl I 1.840 (1.840. 11 2) I Cylinder arrangement and number Combustion chamber Valve system Bore x stroke mm {in) I 83.0 x 85.0 (3.27 x 3.35) I In-line, 4-cylinders Pentroof DOHC, belt-driven Com~ression ratio I 9.0 I Compression pressure kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)-rpm .- . 1 open (BTDCO) 1,255 {I 2.8, 182)-300 5 Valve timing TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE tX Valve clearance Problem .. . -. . Difficult starting ' With System Selector (49 B019 9AO) test switch at SELF TEST. 45uo~x-003 Close (ATDCO) IN mm {in) EX mm {in) Poor idling Close (ABDCO) Open (BBDCO) 14 0: Maintenance-free 0: Maintenance-free Excessive oil consumption 48 56 Possible Cause Malfunction of engine-related components Burned valve Worn piston, piston ring, or cylinder Failed cylinder head gasket Malfunction of fuel system Malfunction of ignition system Malfunction of engine-related components Malfunction of HLA' Poor valve-to-valve seat contact Failed cvlinder head aasket Oil leakage I Refer to section D I I Remedy Malfunction of fuel system Malfunction of ignition system 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 guide Page Replace Replace or repair Replace Refer to section F Refer to section G Replace Replace or repair Re~lace 8-48 B-53,55 B-1 6 B-20 B-50 B-1 6 Refer to section F Refer to section G Replace Replace or repair Replace Replace B-55 B-53,55 B-39,70 8-48 Gartner Banana

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE B ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PREPARATION L SST 49 DO11 102 Lock tool, crankshaft Shaft (Part of 49 E011 1AO) Collar (Part of 49 E011 1 AO) Warninq For removal / installat ion of timing belt pulley For prevention of engine rotation For prevention of engine rotation 49 EOl 1 105 Stopper (Part of 49 EOll 1AO) 49 EOll 1 A0 Ring gear brake set For prevention of engine rotation For prevention of engine rotation ~onhuous exposure with USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after this work. 49 SEO1 310 A Centering tool, clutch disc For installation of clutch disc Gartner Banana

B ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TIMING BELT Removal / lnstallation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Drain the engine coolant. 3. Remove the under cover. 4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to lnstallation Note. (80-110 kgfmn, 7.9-10.7 Nm 13-17 Nm (125-175 kgfcm, 109-151 In4bf) Nm (kgfm, ft4bf) 45UOBX425 1. Air intake pipe 12. Spark plug 2. Upper radiator hose Removal / Installation ......... section G 3. Water hoses (Connected to thermostat 13. PCV valve housing) 14. Cylinder head cover 4. PIS andlor A/C drive belt 15. Upper timing belt cover Removal 1 Installation ....... page B- 6 16. Middle timing belt cover 5. Alternator drive belt 17. Lower timing belt cover Removal / Installation ....... page 5 6 18. Timing belt 6. Water pump pulley Removal Note ............. page B-13 7. Plate Installation Note ........... page B-14 8. Crankshaft pulley Inspection ................. page 8-58 9. Pulley lock bolt 19. Tensioner, tensioner spring Removal Note ............. page B-13 Installation Note ........... page B-14 /' Installation Note ........... page 51 5 Inspection ................. page 558 10. Pulley boss 20. Idler 11. Ignition coil and high-tension lead Inspection ................. page 8-58 Gartner Banana