MAZDA PROTEGE 1992 Workshop Manual
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ENGINE TUNE-UP PROCEDURE 
I 
03UOB2-011 
Idle Speed 
1. Perform “Preparation”. (Refer to page BZ-8.) 
2. Apply parking brake. 
3. Check that the idle speed is within specification. 
Idle speed (Neutral or P range): 750 f 50 rpm 
Caution 
l Check the idle speed without the electric cooling 
fan operating. 
Note 
l When the parking brake is not applied, the idle 
speed for ATX model (Canada) is approx. 800 rpm. 
4. If not within the specification, adjust the idle by turning the 
air adjusting screw. 
5. Disconnect the 
SST. 
82-Q  
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B2 COMPRESSION 
COMPRESSION 
If the engine exhibits low power, poor fuel economy, or poor idle, check the following: 
1, Ignition system (Refer to Section G.) 
2. Compression 
3. Fuel system (Refer to Section F.) 
23UOB2-013 
13UOl32.004 
2311087-014 
-_ 
B2-10 
2311082-012 
INSPECTION 
1. Check that the battery is fully charged. Recharge it if neces- 
sary. (Refer to Section G.) 
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 
3. Turn the engine OFF. 
4. Remove all spark plugs. 
5, Disconnect the ignition coil connector. 
6. Connect a compression gauge to the No.1 spark plug hole. 
7. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and crank the engine. 
8. Record the maximum gauge reading. 
9. Check each cylinder. 
Compression: 
1,256 kPa (12.6 kg/cm’, 182 psi)-300 rpm 
Minimum: 
883 kPa (9.0 kg/cm2, 128 psi)-300 rpm 
Max. difference between cylinders: 
196 kPa (2.0 kg/cm2, 28 psi) 
10. If the compression in one or more cylinders is low, pour a 
small amount of engine oil into the cylinder and recheck 
the compression. 
(1) If the compression increases, the piston, piston rings, 
or cylinder wall may be worn. 
(2) If the compression stays low, the valve may be stuck 
or seating improperly. 
(3) If the compression in adjacent cylinders stays low, the 
cylinder head gasket may be defective or the cylinder 
head distorted. 
Il. Connect the ignition coil connector. 
12. Install the spark plugs. 
05UOBX-020 
Tightening torque: 
15-23 N*m (1.5-2.3 m-kg, 11-17 ft-lb)  
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 62 
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 
PREPARATION 
SST 
49 DO11 102 
Lock tool, 
crankshaft 
49 E011 103 
Shaft 
(Part of 
49 EOl 1 1AO) @ 
49 EOI 1 104 
Collar 
(Part of 
49 EOl 1 1AO) For 
removal and 
installation of 
timing belt pulley 
For 
prevention of 
engine rotation 
For 
prevention of 
engine rotation 49 EOll IA0 
Ring gear brake 
set 
49 EOll 105 
Stopper 
0 
(Part of 
49 EOI 1 
1AO) w 
49 SE01 310A 
Centering tool, 
clutch disc For 
prevention of 
engine rotation 
For 
prevention of 
engine rotation 
For 
installation of 
clutch disc 
2311082-0‘ 
02-I 1  
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B2 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 
TIMING BELT 
Removal / Installation 
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift and remove the right front wheel. 
3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to 
Removal Note. 
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note. 
/ 7.8-11 N.m 
(80-l 10 Cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb 
1p1\ ’ (3.8-6.3, 2738) 
, (80-l 10 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb) 
167--187 (X-17, 116-123) 
/ 7.8--11 N-m 
(80-110 MI-kg, 
7.8-11 N-m 
\- 
(80-110 Cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)  
 
12-17 (1.25-1.75, 9-13) 
N-m (m-kg, &lb 
23UOl32-0 
1. Under cover and side cover 11. Timing belt cover, lower 
2. P/S and/or A/C drive belt 12. Pulley lock bolt 
3. Alternator drive belt Removal Note . . ..*..........*.*......... page 82-13 
4. Water pump pulley Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-14 
5. Plate 13. Pulley boss 
6. Crankshaft pully 14. Timing belt 
7. Spark plugs Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62-13 
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62-15 Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-14 
8. Oil dip stick 15. Tensioner and tensioner spring ..l 
9. Timing belt cover, upper Installation Note ..,..................... page B2-14 
10. Timing belt cover, middle 16. Idler 
B2-12  
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE B2 
13EOBZ00 
13EOB2-009 
13EOB2.Ol ( 
13EOB2-01; 
Removal Note 
Pulley lock bolt 
1. Hold the pulley boss with the SST. 
2. Using the SST, loosen the pulley lock bolt. 
3. Remove the bolt and the pulley boss. 
Timing belt 
1. Install the pulley boss and pulley lock bolt. 
2. Turn the crankshaft to align the timing marks. 
Note 
l The pin on the pulley boss must face upward. 
Cautlon 
l After setting the marks, do not turn the crankshaft 
when removing the pulley lock bolt and pulley boss. 
Note 
l Mark the timing belt rotation for proper reinstal- 
lation. 
Caution 
l Protect the tensioner with a rag before prying on it. 
3. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt and, using a suitable bar, 
pry the tensioner outward (arrow). 
4. Tighten the lock bolt with the tensioner spring fully extended. 
5. Remove the timing belt. 
B2-13  
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B2 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 
13EOB2-031 
OWOBX-02 
0311082.023 
13EOB2-013 
82-l 4 
13EOB2-01 
Installation Note 
Tensioner and tensioner spring 
1. Install the tensioner and the tensioner spring. 
Caution 
l Protect the tensioner with a rag before prying on it. 
2. Using a suitable bar, pry the tensioner outward (arrow). 
3. Temporarily tighten the tensioner lock bolt with the tensioner 
spring fully extended. 
Timing belt 
1. Verify that the timing belt pulley mark is aligned with the tim- 
ing mark. 
2. Verify that the camshaft pulley marks are aligned with the 
seal plate marks. 
3. Install the timing belt so that there is no looseness at the 
idler side or between the camshaft pulleys. 
4. Install the pulley boss and pulley lock bolt. 
Caution 
. Do not turn the crankshaft counterclockwise. 
5. Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise and face the pin 
on the pulley boss upright. 
6. Verify that the camshaft pulley marks are again aligned with 
the seal plate marks. 
If not aligned, remove the timing belt and repeat from ten- 
sioner installation. 
7. Turn the crankshaft 1 and 5/6 turns clockwise and align the 
timing belt pulley mark with the tension set mark for proper 
timing belt tension adjustment. 
8. Using the 
SST (49 DO1 1 102), loosen the pulley lock bolt 
and remove the bolt and pulley boss. 
Caution 
l Do not turn the crankshaft. . . 
9. Verify that the timing belt pulley mark is aligned with the ten- 
sion set mark.  
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 
13EOB2-015 
DEFLECTION CHECKING POINT 
13EOE2-011 
23UOB2-017 
23UOB2-018 
Steps After Installation 
1. Connect the negative battery cable. 
2. Start the engine and check as follows: 
l Ignition timing. (Refer to page B2-8.) 10. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt to apply spring tension to 
the timing belt. 
11. Tighten the tensioner lock bolt. 
Tightening torque: 
37-52 Narn (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb) 
12. Install the pulley boss and pulley lock bolt. 
13. Turn the crankshaft 2 and 116 turns clockwise and verify 
that the timing marks are correctly aligned. 
14. Measure the timing belt deflection by applying moderate 
pressure (98 N, 
10 kg, 22 lb) midway between the cam- 
shaft pulleys. 
If the deflection is not correct, repeat from Step 10 above. 
Deflection: 
9.0-11.5mm (0.35-0.45 In) at 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) 
Spark plug 
1. Install the spark plugs. 
Tightening torque: 
15-23 Nern (1.5-2.3 m-kg, 11-17 ft-lb) 
Pulley lock bolt 
1, Hold the crankshaft with the SST and tighten the pulley lock 
bolt. 
Tightening torque: 
157-187 N*rn (18-17 m-kg, 118-123 ft-lb) 
23UOB2-019 
82-l 5  
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82 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 
Replacement 
Warning 
l Release the fuel pressure. (Refer to Section F.) 
l Keep sparks and open flame away from the fuel area. 
Caution 
l Position the hose clamp in the original location on the hose, and squeeze the clamp lightly 
with large pliers to ensure a good fit. 
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 
2. Drain the engine coolant. 
3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to 
Removal Note. 
4. install in the reverse order of removal, referrina to Installation Note. 
BOLT THREADS ?&d 4.9-8.8 N.m 
fsn-an om.h 41-‘71( ir 
AND SEAT FACES ,-- -- -... ..=, _” . _ ..I-lb) 
78-81 - / 
(7.7-8.3, 58-60) 
7.8-11 N.m 
(80-l 10 cm-ka, 69-95 
, . . . . . . (80-l 10 cm-kg, 69-9: in-lb)  (j-$15-23 (1.5-2.3, 11-17) 
82-l 6 
7.8-11 N.m 
(80-110 cm-k?, 69-95 In-lb) 180-110 cm-ka. 69-95 in-lb 
-37-52 
(3.8-5.3, 27-38) 
’ 
nl MTX:?64-69 (6.6-9.1, 
PTX: 55-60 (6.6-8.2, 69-95 in. .Ib) 
47-86) 
41-69) 
7.8-11 N./n (3.2-4.7, 23-34)  
37-52 
(80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb) (3.8-5.3, 27-38) 
N-m (m-kg, N-lb) 
^^. .^_^ __  
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE B2 
1. Under cover and side cover 
2. Resonance chamber 
3. Air hose 
4. Accelerator cable 
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-21 
5. Throttle cable (ATX) 
Removal I Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section K 
6. High-tension lead 
7. Hoses 
Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . below 
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 82-21 
8. Harnesses 
Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-18 
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 82-21 
9. Water bypass pipe 
Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-18 
10. P/S and/or A/C drive belt 
Removal / Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2- 6 
11. Alternator drive belt 
Removal / Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2- 6 12. Water pump pulley 
13. Timing belt cover, upper 
14. Timing belt cover, middle 
15. Spark plug 
16. Timing belt 
Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 82-l 8 
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-20 
17. Front exhaust pipe 
18. Intake manifold bracket 
19. Cylinder head cover 
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 82-19 
20. Cylinder head bolt 
Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-19 
Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-19 
21. Cylinder head 
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-45 
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page B2-54 
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 82-79 
22. Cylinder head gasket 
23UOB2-021 
Removal / Installation note 
Hoses 
1. Disconnect the hoses shown in the figure. 
VACUUM HOSE BRAYE VACUUM HOSE 
‘-;:I::------. CAUT’oN 
l COVER THE HOSE WITH A RAG BECAUSE FUEL WILL 
SPRAY OUT WHEN DISCONNECTING. 
- PLUG THE DISCONNECTED HOSES TO AVO!D FUEL 
LEAKAGE. 
OWOBX-03 
82-l i  
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B2 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 
Harnesses 
1, Disconnect the harness connectors shown in the figure. 
.~ 
DISTRBUTOR 
 GRqUND 
B2-18 
Water bypass pipe 
1. Remove the transaxle installation bolt as shown in the figure. 
2. Remove the exhaust manifold nut as shown in the figure. 
3. Remove the water bypass pipe from the cylinder head as- 
sembly. 
Timing belt 
Note 
l Remove all spark plugs for easier rotation of the 
crankshaft. 
1. Turn the crankshaft and align the marks.