engine MAZDA 626 1987 Repair Manual
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ASSEMBLY (AUXILIARY PARTS) 1 A 
76G01A-087 
76G01A-088 
86U01X-167 
Oil Pressure Switch 
Install the oil pressure switch. 
Tightening torque: 12—18 N-m 
(1.2—1.8 m-kg, 104—156 in-lb) 
Oil Cooler (8-valve...only ECE, 12-valve) 
Install the oil cooler. 
Tightening torque: 
29—39 N-m (3.0—4.0 m-kg, 22—29 ft-lb) 
Oil Filter 
1. Apply engine oil to the rubber gasket of the new 
filter. 
2. Install the oil filter, and tighten it by hand only. Do 
not use a wrench. 
Intake Manifold Assembly 
1. Place the new gasket in position. 
2. Install the intake manifold assembly. 
3. Tighten the nuts in two or three steps. 
Tightening torque: 
19—30 N-m (1.9—3.1 m-kg, 14—22 ft-lb) 
Intake Manifold Bracket (Fl) 
Install the intake manifold bracket. 
Tightening torque: 
19—30 N-m (1.9—3.1 m-kg, 14—22 ft-lb) 
76G01A-092 
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1 A ASSEMBLY (AUXILIARY PARTS) 
86U01X-169 
86U01X-219 
76G01A-035 
Thermostat and Thermostat Cover 
1. Install the thermostat into the cylinder head with 
the jiggle pin at the top. 
2. Position a new gasket with the printed side facing 
the cylinder head. 
3. Install the thermostat cover. 
Tightening torque: 
19—30 Nm (1.9—3.1 m-kg, 14—22 ft-lb) 
Spark Plug 
1. Apply anti-seize compound or molybdenum-based 
lubricant to the spark plug threads. 
2. Install the spark plugs. 
Tightening torque: 
15—23 Nm (1.5—2.3 m-kg, 11—17 ft-lb) 
Distributor 
1. Apply engine oil to the O-ring, and position it on 
the distributor. 
2. Apply engine oil to the blade or gear. 
3. Align the mating marks as shown in the figure 
...8-valve. 
4. Install the distributor with the marks facing straight 
up. 
5. Loosely tighten the distributor mounting bolt. 
High-Tension Lead 
Install the high-tension leads. 
Engine Mount Bracket 
Install the engine mount. 
Tightening torque: 
85—117 Nm (8.7—11.9 m-kg, 63—86 ft-lb) 
86U01X-178 
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ASSEMBLY (AUXILIARY PARTS) 1 A 
86U01X-171 
76G01A-090 
76G01A-091 
Alternator 
1. Install the alternator strap and bracket. 
Tightening torque: 
37—63 Nm (3.8—6.4 m-kg, 27—46 ft-lb) 
2. Install the alternator. 
Tightening torque 
(A): 31—46 Nm 
(3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb) 
(§): 37—52 N-m 
(3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb) 
3. Install the alternator drive belt, and adjust the belt 
deflection. (Refer to page 1A—7.) 
Coolant Inlet Pipe and Bypass Pipe 
1. Install the coolant inlet pipe. 
Tightening torque: 
19—25 N-m (1.9—2.6 m-kg, 14—19 ft-lb) 
2. Apply vegetable oil to the O-ring. 
3. Install the coolant bypass pipe. 
Tightening torque: 
37—63
 N
 m (3.8—6.4 m-kg, 27—46 ft-lb) 
Engine Hanger 
Install the front and rear engine hangers. 
Tightening torque: 
19—30 N-m (1.9—3.1 m-kg, 14—22 ft-lb) 
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INSTALLATION 1A 
INSTALLATION 
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
Assemble the transaxle to the engine in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the installation note. 
37—52 N-m (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb) 
8—11 N-m (80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 In-lb) (2) 
37—52 N-m (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb) (3.) B9—117 N-m (9.1—11.9 m-kg, 66—86 ft-lb) 
76G01A-143 
1. Transaxle 
2. Clutch under cover 
3. Gusset plate 
4. Starter 
Installation Note 
Clutch under cover 
Before installation, fill the notches with silicon as 
shown in the figure. 
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1A INSTALLATION 
ENGINE INSTALLATION 
Install the engine and transaxle assembly. 
Warning: Be sure the vehicle is securely supported. 
Torque Specifications 
16—27 N-m (1.6—2.8 m-kg, 12—20 ft-lb) 
.OT-
9 
85—117 N-m (6.7-11.9 m-kg, 63—86 ft-lb) 
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 In-lb) 
44—64 N-m I (4.5—6.5 m-kg,
 _ 
33-47 ft-lb) 
16—27 N-m (1.6—2.8 m-kg, 12—20 ft-lb) 
/ 64—89 N-m (6.5—9.1 m-kg, 47—66 ft-lb) 
37—52 N-m (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb) 
31—46 N-m (3.2-4.7 m-i 23—34 ft-lb) 
39—59 N-m _ (4.0—6.0 m-kg, 29—43 ft-lb) 
19—25 N-m (1.9—2.6 m-kg, 14—1S ft-lb) 
36-54 N-m (3.7—5.5 m-kg, 27—40 ft-lb) 
16—23 N-m (1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12—17 ft-lb) 
5—7 N-m (50—70 cm-kg, 43—61 In-lb) 
-31—46 N-m (3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb) 
9—13 N m (90—130 cm-kg, 78—113 ft-lb) 
29—44 N-m (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb) 
8-11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 
31—46 N-m (3.2—4.7 m-kg. 
8—11 N-m (80 
16—23 
88—118 N-m (9.0—12.0 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb) 
43—54 N-m (4.4—5.5 m-kg, 32—40 ft-lb) 
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 In-lb) 
86U01X-180 
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INSTALLATION 1A 
Engine Mount 
Install the engine mount. 
76G01A-096 
86U01X-181 
Exhaust Pipe 
1. Install the exhaust pipe. 
Tightening torque 
31—46
 N
 m 
(3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb) 
(§): 64—89
 N
 m 
(6.5—9.1 m-kg, 47—66 ft-lb) 
2. Tighten the bracket bolt. 
Tightening torque: 
19—25 Nm (1.9—2.6 m-kg, 14—19 ft-lb) 
Extension Bar (MTX) 
Install the extension bar to the transaxle. 
Tightening torque: 
31—46
 N
 m (3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb) 
Change Rod (MTX) 
Install the change rod to the transaxle. 
Tightening torque: 
16—23 Nm (1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12—17 ft-lb) 
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INSTALLATION 1A 
Connector Location 
Install each harness as shown in the figure. 
1. IG coil 
2. Engine ground 
3. Water temperature sensor 
4. P/S switch 
5. Oxygen sensor (Fl) 
6. Water thermo switch 
7. Injection harness (Fl) 
8. F/l solenoid (Fl) 
76G01A-146 
9. Throttle position sensor (Fl) 
10. Alternator 
11. Oil pressure switch 
12. Starter 
13. P.T.C. heater (carb.) 
14. Solenoid valve (Slow cot) (carb.) 
15. Solenoid valve (carb.) 
16. Transmission harness 
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INSTALLATION 1A 
76G01A-099 
76G01A-100 
Air Cleaner Assembly 
1. Install the air cleaner assembly. 
Tightening torque: 
16—27
 N
 m (1.6—2.8 m-kg, 12—20 ft-lb) 
2. Connect the air flow sensor connector and air in-
take pipe (Fl). 
Engine Oil 
Add the specified amount and type of engine oil. (Re-
fer to Section 2A.) 
Coolant 
Close the drain plug, fill the radiator and reservoir tank 
with the specified amount and type of coolant. (Re-
fer to Section 3A.) 
Check Engine Condition 
1. Check for leaks. 
2. Perform engine adjustments if necessary. 
3. Perform a road test. 
4. Recheck the oil and coolant levels. 
86U01X-204 
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1 
ENGINE 
(DOHC) 
OUTLINE 1B— 2 
STRUCTURAL VIEW 1B— 2 
SPECIFICATIONS 1B— 3 
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1B— 3 
TUNE-UP PROCEDURE IB— 5 
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 1B—10 
COMPRESSION 1B—10 
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1B—11 
TIMING BELT 1B—11 
CYLINDER HEAD 1B—16 
REMOVAL 1B—22 
DISASSEMBLY 1B—24 
AUXILIARY PARTS 1B—24 
TIMING BELT 1B—26 
CYLINDER HEAD 1B—28 
CYLINDER BLOCK 1B—30 
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 1B—34 
ASSEMBLY 1B—48 
CYLINDER BLOCK 1B—48 
CYLINDER HEAD 1B—59 
TIMING BELT 1B—64 
AUXILIARY PARTS 1B—68 
INSTALLATION 1B—73 
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 1B—73 
ENGINE INSTALLATION 1B—74 
76G01B-001  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 B 
SPECIFICATIONS 
Engine model FE DOHC 
Item Leaded fuel Unleaded fuel 
Type Gasoline, 4 cycle 
Cylinder arrangement and number In line, 4 cylinders 
Combustion chamber Pentroof 
Valve system OHC, belt driven 
Displacement cc (cu in) 1,998 (121.9) 
Bore and stroke mm (in) 86.0 x 86.0 (3.39 x 3.39) 
Compression ratio 10.0 : 1 9.2 : 1 
Compression pressure Standard 1,422 (14.5, 206)—290 1,373 (14.0, 199)—310 
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)-rpm Minimum 996 (10.2, 144)—290 961 (9.8, 139)—310 
IN Open BTDC 10° 10° 
Valve timing 
IN Close ABDC 60° 55° Valve timing 
EX Open BBDC 60° 55° EX Close ATDC 10° 10° 
Valve clearance mm (in) IN 0; Maintenance-free Valve clearance mm (in) EX 0; Maintenance-free 
Idle speed rpm 750 ± 50 
Ignition timing BTDC 12° ± 1° 
Firing order 1—3--4-2 
76G01B-002 
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page 
Difficult starting Malfunction of engine-related components 
Burned valve 
Worn piston, piston ring, or cylinder 
Failed cylinder head gasket 
Replace 
Replace or repair Replace 
1B—35 1B—43 1B—16 
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4C 
Malfunction of electrical system Refer to Section 5 
Poor Idling Malfunction of engine-related components Malfunction of HLA 
Poor valve to valve seat contact 
Failed cylinder head gasket 
Replace 
Repair or replace 
Replace 
1B—60 1B—37 1B—16 
Malfunction of fuel system Refer to Section 4C 
Excessive oil 
consumption Oil working up Worn piston ring groove or sticking piston ring Worn piston or cylinder 
Replace 
Replace or repair 
1B-43 1B-43 
Oil working down 
Worn valve seal 
Worn valve stem or guide 
Replace 
Replace 1B-35 
Oil leakage Refer to Section 2A 
76G01B-003 
1B—3