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Lubrication: Removal & Installation Mazda MX-5 NC

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF]

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.
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.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6
  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 {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf} NOTE: The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to factors such as the replacement method and oil temperature. Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.
  6. Refill the following type and amount of the engine oil. NOTE: The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See «SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE»(ref-244444-S22504703782006092400000) ) can only be supported with the use of the following oils. ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION Item U.S.A. and CANADA Except U.S.A. and CANADA Engine oil grade API SL or ILSAC Engine oil viscosity 5W-20 Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity) Oil replacement: 3.9 L {4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt} Oil and oil filter replacement: 4.3 L {4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt} Total (dry engine): 4.6 L {4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt}
  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]»(ref-244454-S36156252892006092400000) .)

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT [LF]

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.
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.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7
  1. Remove the oil filter using a commercially available, cup-type oil filter wrench (76 mm {3.0 in} diameter, 15 sided).
  2. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface.
  3. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of a new oil filter.
  4. Tighten the oil filter using a cup-type oil filter wrench and according to the instruction on the package or side of the oil filter. Tightening torque (reference value) 15-20 N.m {1.6-2.0 kgf.m, 11-14 ft.lbf}
  5. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage. If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
  6. Inspect the oil level. (See «ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF]»(ref-244454-S36156252892006092400000) .)

OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]

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.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8
  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  2. Remove the air cleaner. (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244455-S24513161252006092400000).)
  3. Drain the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF]»(ref-244454-S06912937012006092400000).)
  4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolt and remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [LF]»(ref-244453-S32071317942006092400000).)
  5. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint, right side, and left side). (See «FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244475-S20579544822006092400000).)
  6. Remove the plug hole plate. (See «PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244453-S34821156912006092400000).)
  7. Remove the ignition coils. (See «IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244472-S13964549482006092400000).)
  8. Remove the P/S oil pump with the hose and pipe sill connected. Position the P/S oil pump out of the way. (See «POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244476-S01829551252006092400000).)
  9. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. (See «CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244452-S28144161072006092400000).)
  10. Remove the engine front cover. (See «TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244453-S31803485472006092400000).)
  11. Remove the transverse member. (See «TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244475-S19815374922006092400000).)
  12. Remove the member bracket. (MT) (See «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [M15M-D]»(ref-244481-S28679023612006092400000).) (See «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [P66M-D]»(ref-244462-S04553033762006092400000).)
  13. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 6).
  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  15. Refill the specified type and amount of the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF]»(ref-244454-S06912937012006092400000).)
  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]»(ref-244454-S36156252892006092400000).)
  18. Inspect for the ignition timing and idle speed. (See «ENGINE TUNE-UP [LF]»(ref-244453-S25482879702006092400000).)

Oil Pan Removal Note

Note. Lift up the engine approx. 25 mm {0.98 in} to assure clearance for the oil pan removal, then remove the oil pan.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Oil Pan Removal Note
Scheme 9: Oil Pan Removal Note

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
Scheme 10
  1. Remove the windshield wiper arm. (See «WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244477-S04548950182006092400000) .)
  2. Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244478-S13431226702006092400000) .)
  3. Remove the side cowl grille. (See «SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244478-S39487642132006092400000) .)
  4. Remove the engine compartment service hole cover. (See «EGR VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244459-S41291996702006092400000) .)
  5. Remove the front tires.
  6. Support the engine using the SST.
  7. Remove the engine mount rubber installation nuts.
  8. Lift up the engine approx. 25 mm {0.98 in} using the SST.
  9. Remove the oil pan installation bolts.
  10. Remove the oil pan using the separator tool.
  11. Remove the oil pan.

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.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
Scheme 13

Scheme 14

Scheme 14
Scheme 14

Scheme 15

Scheme 15
Scheme 15
  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 the 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 (Scheme 12) Thickness 2.2-3.2 mm {0.087-0.126 in}
  5. Tighten the bolts in the order (Scheme 13) Tightening torque 17-23 N.m {1.8-2.3 kgf.m, 12.6-16.9 ft.lbf}
  6. Tighten the oil pan-transmission installation bolts. Tightening torque 37-52 N.m {3.8-5.3 kgf.m, 28-38 ft.lbf}

OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]

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.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16
Scheme 16
  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  2. Remove the air cleaner. (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244455-S24513161252006092400000).)
  3. Drain the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF]»(ref-244454-S06912937012006092400000).)
  4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolt and remove the drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [LF]»(ref-244453-S32071317942006092400000).)
  5. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint, right side, and left side). (See «FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244475-S20579544822006092400000).)
  6. Remove the plug hole plate. (See «PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244453-S34821156912006092400000).)
  7. Remove the ignition coils. (See «IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244472-S13964549482006092400000).)
  8. Remove the P/S oil pump with the hose and pipe sill connected. Position the P/S oil pump out of the way. (See «POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244476-S01829551252006092400000).)
  9. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. (See «CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244452-S28144161072006092400000).)
  10. Remove the engine front cover. (See «TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244453-S31803485472006092400000).)
  11. Remove the transverse member. (See «TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244475-S19815374922006092400000).)
  12. Remove the member bracket. (MT) (See «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [M15M-D]»(ref-244481-S28679023612006092400000).) (See «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [P66M-D]»(ref-244462-S04553033762006092400000).)
  13. Remove the oil pan. (See «OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244454-S35999772682006092400000).)
  14. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 15).
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  16. Refill the specified type and amount of the engine oil. (See «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF]»(ref-244454-S06912937012006092400000).)
  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]»(ref-244454-S36156252892006092400000).)
  19. Inspect for the ignition timing and idle speed. (See «ENGINE TUNE-UP [LF]»(ref-244453-S25482879702006092400000).)
  20. Inspect the oil pressure. (See «OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION [LF]»(ref-244454-S29187546702006092400000).)

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: Oil Pump Sprocket Removal/Installation Note
Scheme 17: Oil Pump Sprocket Removal/Installation Note
  1. Install the SST to the oil pump sprocket to stop the oil pump from rotating.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: Oil Pump Installation Note
Scheme 18: Oil Pump Installation Note
  1. Tighten the oil pump bolts in two steps in the order (Scheme 17) 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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