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Engine Mechanical -- Lubrication (Lf, L3): Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BL

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]

WARNINGRemove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury. A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands. Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
CAUTIONIn case you spill engine oil on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.

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  1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the oil filler cap.
  3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
  4. Drain the engine oil into a container.
  5. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer. Oil pan drain plug tightening torque 30-41 N.m {3.0-4.2 kgf.m, 22-30 ft.lbf} NOTE: The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to the replacement method, oil temperature, etc. Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.
  6. Refill with the following type and amount of the engine oil. Engine oil specification SPECIFICATION OF ENGINE OIL Item U.S.A. and CANADA Except U.S.A. and CANADA Engine oil grade API SL or ILSAC Engine oil viscosity 5W-20 5W-20 (If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available in your market, use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.) Oil capacity (approx. quantity) OIL CAPACITY REFERENCE L {US qt, Imp qt} Item Specifications Oil replacement 3.9 {4.1, 3.4} Oil and oil filter replacement 4.3 {4.5, 3.8} Total (dry engine) 4.6 {4.9, 4.0}
  7. Install the oil filler cap.
  8. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage. If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
  9. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S08065885952009102000000) ).

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]

WARNINGRemove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury. A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands. Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
CAUTIONIn case you spill engine oil on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.

OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHot engine and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled. A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands. Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

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  1. Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345206-S36173522052009102000000).)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the under cover.
  4. Drain the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345218-S35273147202009102000000).)
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Callouts For see scheme 8 1 Water hose 2 Oil Cooler
  6. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the oil filter adapter and the oil cooler.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Refill the engine coolant. (See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345218-S35273147202009102000000).)
  9. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage. If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
  10. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S08065885952009102000000).)

OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]

WARNINGRemove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury. A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands. Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

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Scheme 26
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345206-S36173522052009102000000) .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
  4. Remove the front tire (RH).
  5. Drain the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S20379888252009102000000) ).
  6. Remove the plug hole plate. (See «PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S31861420912009102000000) .)
  7. Remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S18707332462009102000000) .)
  8. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
  9. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected. (See «A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345211-S21725234312009102000000) .)
  10. Remove the ignition coils. (See «IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345207-S39844696482009102000000) .)
  11. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. (See «CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345210-S09690774192009102000000) .)
  12. Remove the engine front cover. (See «TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S28456323822009102000000) .)
  13. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  15. Refill with the specified type and amount of the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S20379888252009102000000) ).
  16. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage. If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
  17. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S08065885952009102000000) ).
  18. Inspect for the ignition timing and idle speed. (See «ENGINE TUNE-UP [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S28666478892009102000000) .)

Scheme 27

Scheme 27: Oil Pan Removal Note
Scheme 27: Oil Pan Removal Note
  1. Remove the oil pan using the separator tool.

Oil Pan Installation Note

CAUTIONApply the silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole perimeter. Using bolts with the old seal adhering could cause cracks in the housing.

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  1. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign material that may be adhering to the housing and oil pan.
  2. When reusing oil pan installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts.
  3. Use a square ruler to align the oil pan and the cylinder block junction side on the engine front cover side.
  4. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes as shown in the figure. Thickness 2.2-3.2 mm {0.087-0.126 in}
  5. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure. Tightening torque 17-23 N.m {1.8-2.3 kgf.m, 12.6-16.9 ft.lbf}
  6. Tighten the oil pan-transaxle installation bolts. Tightening torque 37.3-52.0 N.m {3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 27.5-38.3 ft.lbf}

OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]

WARNINGRemove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury. A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands. Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

Scheme 32

Scheme 32
Scheme 32
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345206-S36173522052009102000000) .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
  4. Remove the front tire (RH).
  5. Drain the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S20379888252009102000000) ).
  6. Remove the plug hole plate. (See «PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S31861420912009102000000) .)
  7. Remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S18707332462009102000000) .)
  8. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
  9. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected. (See «A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345211-S21725234312009102000000) .)
  10. Remove the ignition coils. (See «IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345207-S39844696482009102000000) .)
  11. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. (See «CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345210-S09690774192009102000000) .)
  12. Remove the engine front cover. (See «TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S28456323822009102000000) .)
  13. Remove the oil pan. (See «OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S06647113692009102000000) ).
  14. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  16. Refill with the specified type and amount of the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S20379888252009102000000) ).
  17. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage. If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
  18. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF, L3]»(ref-345260-S08065885952009102000000) ).
  19. Inspect for the ignition timing and idle speed. (See «ENGINE TUNE-UP [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S28666478892009102000000) .)

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Scheme 33: Oil Pump Sprocket Removal/Installation Note
Scheme 33: Oil Pump Sprocket Removal/Installation Note
  1. Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley lock bolt to the crankshaft, and lock the oil pump against rotation as shown in the figure.
  2. Remove/install the oil pump sprocket, and then remove the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley lock bolt. Tightening torque 20-30 N.m {2.1-3.0 kgf.m, 15-22 ft.lbf}

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Scheme 34: Oil Pump Installation Note
Scheme 34: Oil Pump Installation Note
  1. Tighten the oil pump bolts in two steps in the order shown in the figure. Tightening torque Step 1: 8-12 N.m {82-122 kgf.cm, 71-105 in-lbf} Step 2: 17-23 N.m {1.8-2.3 kgf.m, 12.6-16.9 ft.lbf}

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