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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2009B2300 L4-2.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYVALVE, INTAKE/EXHAUST
2009 Mazda B2300 L4-2.3L
Valve, Intake/Exhaust
2009 Mazda B2300 L4-2.3LSECTION Valve, Intake/Exhaust
Valve Specifications
Valve head margin thickness
Minimum
IN: 1.62 mm (0.0637 in)
EX: 1.82 mm (0.0716 in)
Valve length
Standard
IN: 102.99--103.79 mm (4.055-4.086 in)
EX: 104.25-105.05 mm (4.105-4.135 in)
Minimum
IN: 102.99 mm (4.055 in)
EX: 104.25 mm (4.104 in)
Valve stem diameter
Standard
IN: 5.470-5.485 mm (0.2154-0.2159 in)
EX: 5.465-5.480 mm (O.2152-0.2157 in)
Minimum
IN: 5.440 mm (0.2142 in)
EX: 5.435 mm (0.2140 in)
Valve guide inner diameter
Standard 5.509-5.539 mm (0.2169-0.2180 in)
Valve stem to guide clearance
Standard
IN: 0.024-0.069 mm (O.0009-0.0027 in)
EX: 0.029-0.074 mm (0.0012-0.0029 in)
Maximum 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Valve guide protrusion height
Standard 12.2-12.8 mm (0.481-0.503 in)
Valve seat contact width
Standard 1.2-1.6 mm (0.048-0.062 in)
Valve protrusion height
Standard
IN: 40.64-42.24 mm (1.6O0-1.662 in)
EX: 40.50-42.10 mm (1.595-1.657 in)
Valve spring pressing force 390 Nm (39.76 kgf, 87.67Ibf)
Valve spring standard height 28.68 mm (1.129 in)
Valve spring out-of-square
Maximum 1.95 mm (0.0767 in)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.