Lubrication: Removal & Installation Mazda 6 GG

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

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1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
5. Drain the engine oil into a container.
6. Inspect the rubber seal of the oil pan drain plug and make sure there are no cracks or damage. If necessary, replace the oil pan drain plug.
7. Clean the flange surface (seal rubber) on the oil pan drain plug, then install the oil pan drain plug. Tightening torque 22-30 N.m {2.2-3.0 kgf.m, 16.3-21.6 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.
8. Refill the engine oil with the specified type and amount, then install the oil filler cap. Oil capacity Recommended engine oil
9. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage. If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
10. Inspect the oil level. If necessary, add oil. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION»(ref-193832-S28277649722005092600000) .)
11. Install the under cover.

L3

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1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the oil pressure switch.
3. Screw the SSTs into the oil pressure switch installation hole.
4. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
5. Run the engine at the specified speed, and note the gauge readings. If the pressure is not as specified, inspect for the cause and repair or replace as necessary. NOTE: The oil pressure can vary with oil viscosity and temperature. Oil pressure 395-649 kPa {4.03-6.61 kgf/cm2, 57.3-94.1 psi} [3,000 rpm]
6. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool.
7. Remove the SSTs.
8. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch threads (Scheme 6)
9. Install the oil pressure switch. Tightening torque 12-16 N.m {1.2-1.7 kgf.m, 9-12 ft.lbf}
10. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage. If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
11. Install the under cover.

AJ

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1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ]»(ref-193831-S07100492352005092600000).)
3. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipe still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the way. (See «A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-193872-S35734844182005092600000).)
4. Remove the oil pressure switch.
5. Screw the SSTs into the oil pressure switch installation hole.
6. Install the A/C compressor. (See «A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-193872-S35734844182005092600000).)
7. Install the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ]»(ref-193831-S07100492352005092600000).)
8. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
9. Run the engine at the specified speed, and note the gauge readings. If the pressure is not as specified, inspect for the cause and repair or replace as necessary. NOTE: The oil pressure can vary with oil viscosity and temperature. Oil pressure 138-310 kPa {1.40-3.17 kgf/cm2, 20-45 psi} [1,500rpm]
10. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool.
11. Remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ]»(ref-193831-S07100492352005092600000).)
12. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipe still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the way. (See «A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-193872-S35734844182005092600000).)
13. Remove the SSTs.
14. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch threads (Scheme 8)
15. Install the oil pressure switch. Tightening torque 12-16 N.m {1.2-1.7 kgf.m, 9-12 ft.lbf}
16. Install the A/C compressor. (See «A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-193872-S35734844182005092600000).)
17. Install the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [AJ]»(ref-193831-S07100492352005092600000).)
18. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage. If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
19. Install the under cover.

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

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1. Remove the under cover.
2. Loosen the oil filter drain plug. (Do not remove.)
3. Loosen the filter cover for 1 turn using a commercially available, cup-type oil filter wrench ( diameter- 75.6 mm {3.0 in}, 14 sided ).
4. Remove the oil filter drain plug, and drain the engine oil. NOTE: Oil could be easily drained when the air is in the filter.
5. Loosen the oil filter cover for another 1 turn.
6. Remove the oil filter cover and the oil filter.
7. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the oil filter adapter and the oil filter cover.
8. Apply clean oil to a new O-ring of a new oil filter and a new oil filter drain plug.
9. Install the oil filter, oil filter drain plug, and oil filter cover.
10. Tighten the oil filter cover and the oil filter drain plug. Tightening torque Oil filter cover: 30-35 N.m {3.1-3.5 kgf.m, 22.2-25.8 ft.lbf} Oil filter drain plug: 9-10 N.m {91.8-101.9 kgf.cm, 79.6-88.4 in.lbf}
11. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
12. Inspect the oil level. If necessary, add oil. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION»(ref-193832-S28277649722005092600000) .)
13. Install the under cover.

Scheme 11

1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the oil filter from above using a filter wrench.
3. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface.
4. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of new oil filter.
5. Install the oil filter until the O-ring contacts the sealing surface.
6. Tighten the filter 3/4 turns by hand. CAUTION: In case you spill engine oil on the exhaust system or the engine, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.
7. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
8. Inspect the oil level. Add oil if necessary. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION»(ref-193832-S28277649722005092600000) .)
9. Install the under cover.

Scheme 12

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-193832-S31062078502005092600000).)
4. Remove the engine front cover. (See «TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]»(ref-193830-S39231487502005092600000).)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the (Scheme 12).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Refill the engine oil with the specified type and amount. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-193832-S31062078502005092600000).)
8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage. If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
9. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-193832-S31062078502005092600000).)

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1. Use a square ruler to align the junction of the oil pan and the cylinder block on the engine front cover side.
2. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes.
3. Tighten the bolts in the order (Scheme 15)

Scheme 16

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-193832-S31062078502005092600000).)
4. Remove the TWC (RH). (See «EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ]»(ref-193835-S39423833602005092600000).)
5. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 16).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Refill the engine oil with the specified type and amount. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-193832-S31062078502005092600000).)
8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage. If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
9. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-193832-S31062078502005092600000).)

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1. Remove the transaxle housing bolts from oil pan.
2. Loosen the oil pan bolts and studs in two or three passes in the order (Scheme 18)

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1. Apply silicone sealant to the cylinder block (Scheme 19) Dot diameter 10 mm {0.39 in}

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1. Install the oil pan bolts and studs (Scheme 20)
2. Tighten the transaxle housing bolts to oil pan.
3. Tighten the oil pan bolts and studs in several passes in the order (Scheme 22)

Scheme 23

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the oil pan. (See «OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-193832-S19439408322005092600000).
4. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 23).
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage. If the oil leaks, specified the faulty part and repair or replace it.
7. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-193832-S31062078502005092600000).)
8. Inspect the oil pressure. (See «OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION»(ref-193832-S28990393082005092600000).)
9. Install the under cover.

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1. Install the SST to the oil pump sprocket to stop the oil pump from rotating.

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1. Tighten the oil pump bolts in two steps in the order indicated in (Scheme 25). Tightening torque: 1)8-10N.m {81.6-101.9 kgf.cm, 70.9-88.4 in.lbf} 2) 20-25 N.m {2.1-2.5 kgf.m, 15.2-18.4 ft.lbf}

Scheme 26

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the oil pan. (See «OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-193832-S19439408322005092600000).)
4. Remove the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) [AJ].)
5. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 26).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage. If the oil leaks, specified the faulty part and repair or replace it.
8. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-193832-S31062078502005092600000).)
9. Inspect the oil pressure. (See «OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION»(ref-193832-S28990393082005092600000).)

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1. Loosen the oil pump bolts in the order (Scheme 27)

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1. Tighten the oil pump bolts in the order (Scheme 28)

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1. Tighten the oil strainer bolts. Tightening torque 8-12 N.m {82-122 kgf.cm, 71-106 in.lbf}
2. Tighten the oil strainer stay nut to 15.0 N.m {153 kgf.cm, 133 in.lbf} , then tighten it further 45° using the SST .