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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 256 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - OVERHAUL)ENGINE MOUNTING/DISMOUNTINGMOUNTINGUSING 49 L010 1A0
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Using 49 L010 1A0

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Using 49 L010 1A0
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  1. Remove the stud bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Stud Bolt
    G02830939Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the SSTs  (arms) to the specified three position as shown in the figure, and temporarily tighten with the SSTs  (bolts) and 99784 0890 or M8x1.25 length 90 mm {3.55 in}  bolt.
    Fig 2: Installing SST Arms
    G02830940Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the SSTs  (bolt, nut) to the three specified positions as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Installing SST Bolts/Nuts
    G02830941Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the SSTs  (bolts, nuts, hook, plate) in Step  3 to the SST  (arms, bolts) set in step  2.
  5. Adjust the bolt threads by turning them so that they project approx. 20 mm {0.79 in}  from the plate end.
    Fig 4: Adjusting SST Bolt Threads
    G02830942Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Adjust the bolts and nuts so that the plate and arms are parallel.
  7. Mount the engine to the SST (engine stand).
  8. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
  9. Replace with a new washer and install the oil pan drain plug.

    Tightening Torque 

    1. 29.4-39.2 N.m {3.00-3.99 kgf.m, 21.7-28.9 ft.lbf} 

RENDER: 1.0x

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