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1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard

Engine Removal/Installation: Notes

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Notes
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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 FUEL LINE SAFETY PROCEDURE .)
  1. Remove the battery.
  2. Remove the battery tray.
  3. Remove the shroud panel.
  4. Remove the radiator. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Drain the transaxle oil.
  6. Remove the plug hole plate.

    (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

  7. Remove the P/S oil pump with the oil hose still connected and position the P/S oil pump so that it is out of the way. See POWER STEERING COMPONENTS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the way. Use wire or rope to secure.
  9. Remove the joint shaft. (See AXLE SHAFTS .)
  10. Remove the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the air cleaner, intake air duct and bracket, and vacuum hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Remove the ATF hose and selector cable (ATX). (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL] .)
  13. Remove the vacuum hose and heater hose.
  14. Remove the release cylinder and control cable (MTX). (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A65M-R] .)
  15. Remove the fuel hose. (See PLASTIC FUEL HOSE REMOVAL NOTE or FUEL INJECTOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  16. Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine side.
  17. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
  19. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  20. Start the engine and:
    • Inspect for the engine oil, engine coolant, transaxle oil and fuel leakage.
    • Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture.
  21. Perform a road test.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine
G01025038Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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