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Fig. 128: Identifying Rear Oil Seal 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] 

1. Perform "Fuel Line Safety Procedures". Leave the fuel pump relay removed. (See BEFORE SERVICE 

PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .)  

2. Disconnect both battery cables.  

3. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

4. Drain the power steering fluid. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION .)  

5. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .)  

6. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)  

7. Remove the ventilation hose. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

8. Disconnect the vacuum hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)  

9. Remove the air cleaner. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

10. Remove the resonance chamber. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)  

11. Remove the both front wheels and tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)  

12. Remove the splash shield (RH).  

13. Remove the generator and A/C drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7].)  

14. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft side. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

WARNING:

Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious 
injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.  

Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause 
serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and 
eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety 
Procedure". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .)  

 

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15. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle side. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

16. Remove the front pipe and middle pipe as a single unit. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

17. Position the propeller shaft out of the way. (AWD) (See PROPELLER SHAFT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

18. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle side. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] .)  

19. Disconnect the heater hose. (See HEATER PIPE AND HOSE COMPONENT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

20. Disconnect the power steering return hose. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

21. Disconnect the radiator hose. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

22. Disconnect the water hose. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

23. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose.  

24. Disconnect the plastic fuel hose. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7] .) (See QUICK 

RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

25. Disconnect the wiring harness. 

26. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes connected and secure the A/C compressor using wire or rope 

so that it is out of the way. (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

27. Remove the engine and transaxle component using an engine jack in the order indicated in the figure.  

28. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

29. Start the engine and: 

1. Inspect the runout and contact on the pulley and belt.  

2. Inspect for engine oil, engine coolant, ATF, power steering fluid and fuel leakage.  

3. Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [MZI-3.7].)  

4. Engine accessories operation  

30. Perform a road test. 

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the engine side of this wiring harness. 

NOTE:

If the engine is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the 
road test and verify that there is no malfunction.  

 

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Fig. 129: Identifying Engine, Transaxle, Engine Mount Bracket, Engine Mount Rubber & Torque 

 

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Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

NO.1 ENGINE MOUNT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the front under cover A and front under cover B. (See FRONT UNDER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See STEERING 

WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove the No.1 engine mount bracket bolts A and B as shown. 

Fig. 130: Identifying No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Bolts 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Remove the No.1 engine mount No.1 engine mount bracket and the front crossmember as a single unit 

(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

Fig. 131: Identifying No.1 Engine Mount 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

NO.3 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND NO.4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Secure the engine and transaxle using an engine jack and attachment. 

 

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