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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2009TRIBUTE 4WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L
Cylinder Head Assembly
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5LSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly
Cylinder Head
Install the cylinder head and 10 new bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 5 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm {0.51 kgf-m, 44 in-lbf}.
Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm {1.5 kgf-m, 132 in-lbf}.
Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm {4.6 kgf-m, 33 ft-lbf}.
Stage 4: Turn the bolts 90 degrees.
Stage 5: Turn the bolts an additional 90 degrees.
Bolt Reuseability
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.
Surface Variation
Camshaft Bearing Cap
Install the camshafts and bearing caps in their original location and orientation. Tighten the bearing caps in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten the camshaft bearing bolt caps one turn at a time until finger-tight.
Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm {0.71 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf}.
Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm {1.6 kgf-m, 141 in-lbf}.
Intake Manifold Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Removal and Replacement
Camshaft Sprocket Specifications
Install the cylinder head and 10 new bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 5 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm {0.51 kgf-m, 44 in-lbf}.
Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm {1.5 kgf-m, 132 in-lbf}.
Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm {4.6 kgf-m, 33 ft-lbf}.
Stage 4: Turn the bolts 90 degrees.
Stage 5: Turn the bolts an additional 90 degrees.
Bolt Reuseability
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.
Surface Variation
Camshaft Bearing Cap
Install the camshafts and bearing caps in their original location and orientation. Tighten the bearing caps in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten the camshaft bearing bolt caps one turn at a time until finger-tight.
Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm {0.71 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf}.
Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm {1.6 kgf-m, 141 in-lbf}.
Intake Manifold Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Removal and Replacement
Camshaft Sprocket Specifications
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.