MAZDA PROTEGE 1992 Owner's Guide
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Bl 
ENGINE 
(SOHC) 
INDEX .......................................... Bl- 2 
OUTLINE ...................................... Bl- 3 
SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 
Bl- 3 
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......... 
Bl- 3 
ENGINE TUNE-UP PROCEDURE ...... 
Bl- 5 
PREPARATION ............................ Bl- 5 
ENGINE OIL ............................... Bl- 5 
ENGINE COOLANT.. .................... 
Bl- 5 
DRIVE BELT ............................... Bl- 5 
HLA .......................................... Bl- 7 
IGNITION TIMING, IDLE SPEED 
..... Bl- 8 
COMPRESSION ............................. Bl-10 
INSPECTION ............................... 81-10 
ON-VEHICLE 
MAINTENANCE.. ........ 
Bl-1 1 
PREPARATION ............................ Bl-11 
TIMING BELT .............................. Bl-12 
CYLINDER 
HEAD GASKET ........... Bl-16 
HLA .......................................... Bl-20 
FRONT OIL SEAL.. ...................... 81-23 
REAR OIL SEAL .......................... 
Bl-25 
REMOVAL ..................................... 81-28 
PROCEDURE .............................. Bl-28 
ENGINE STAND MOUNTING.. ......... 
Bl-35 
PREPARATION 
............................ 81-35 
PROCEDURE .............................. 
Bl-36 
DISASSEMBLY .............................. Bl-38 
PREPARATION ............................ Bl-38 
AUXILIARY PARTS.. ..................... 81-40 
TIMING BELT .............................. 81-41 
CYLINDER HEAD.. ...................... 
81-43 
CYLINDER BLOCK 
(EXTERNAL PARTS) 
................... 81-47 
CYLINDER BLOCK 
(INTERNAL 
PARTS). ................... Bl-50 INSPECTION / 
REPAIR.. ................. 
81-54 
PREPARATION ............................ Bl-54 
CYLINDER HEAD.. ...................... Bl-54 
VALVE 
MECHANISM.. .................. Bl-55 
CAMSHAFT ................................ 81-58 
HLA .......................................... Bl-60 
CYLINDER BLOCK ...................... 
Bl-60 
OIL JET ..................................... Bl-61 
PISTON, PISTON RING, AND 
PISTON PIN .............................. Bl-62 
CONNECTING ROD.. ................... 
Bl-63 
CRANKSHAFT ............................ Bl-64 
BEARING ................................... 81-64 
TIMING BELT .............................. Bl-65 
TENSIONER, 
IDLER.. ................... 81-65 
TENSIONER SPRING ................... 
81-65 
PULLEY ..................................... Bl-65 
ASSEMBLY ................................... Bl-66 
PREPARATION ............................ Bl-66 
CYLINDER BLOCK 
(INTERNAL PARTS). ................... Bl-68 
CYLINDER BLOCK 
(EXTERNAL PARTS) ................... 
Bl-74 
CYLINDER 
HEAD.. ...................... 81-79 
TIMING BELT .............................. Bl-86 
AUXILIARY 
PARTS.. ..................... Bl-89 
ENGINE STAND DISMOUNTING.. .... Bl-92 
PROCEDURE .............................. 81-92 
INSTALLATION ............................. 81-94 
PROCEDURE .............................. Bl-94 
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INDEX 
NDEX 
INTAKE MANIFOLD, 
TIGHTENING TORQUE 
.-’ HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLA) 
INSPECTION, PAGE Bl-7 19-25 N.m (1.9-2.6 m-kg, 14-19 ft-lb) 
DEFLECTION AT (98 N, 10 kc 
19 
22 lb) 
r “Y7 ENGINE COOLANT/ 
SECTION 
EXHAUST MANIFOLD 
TIGHTENING TORQUE 
16-23 N.m (1.6-2.3 m-kg, 
12-17 ft-lb 
mm (in) 
11 DRIVE BELT NEW USED LIMIT 
COMPRESSION INSPECTION PAGE 61-10 kPa (kg/cm*, psi)-rpm 
y-1, Sta,,dar‘-j , ,238;;;;;;$))-3(J() , ,,97;;2~;;&)0 
883 (8.8, 125)-300 834 (8.5, 121)-300 II A/C 8.0-9. 
(0.31-0.35) I (0.35-0.39) I (0.45) 11 Minimum 
- 
E 
1. Timing belt 
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Removal / installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61-l 2 
2. Cylinder head gasket 
Rep!acement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Bl-16 
3. HLA 
Removal / Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 81-20 
4. Front oil seal 
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Bl -23 
5. Rear oil seal Removal ...................................  6. Engine 
page Bl-28 
Engine stand mounting.. .......... page 81-35 
Disassembly ............................. page Bl-38 
Inspection / Repair .................... page Bl-54 
Assembly.. ................................ page 81-66 
Engine stand dismounting.. ..... page 81-92 
Installation page 81-94 .+-  ................................. 
Replacement . . , . . ,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Bl-25 
81-2  
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OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Bl 
OUTLINE 
SPECIFICATIONS 
item Engine 
Type 
Cylinder arrangement and number 
Combustion chamber 
Valve system 
Displacement cc (cu in) 
Bore and stroke mm (in) 
Compression ratio 
Compression pressure 
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)-rpm 
Open BTDC 
IN 
Close ABDC 
Valve timing 
EX Open 
BBDC 
Close ATDC 
IN 
Valve clearance 
mm (in) 
EX 
Idle speed*‘*’ MTX 
rpm ATX 
Ignition timing*2 
BTDC 
Firing order 
*‘.....With parking brake applied. (Canada) 
*‘.....TEN terminal of diagnosis connector grounded B6 SOHC BP SOHC 
Gasoline, 4-cycle 
in-line, 4 cylinders 
Multispherical Pentroof 
OHC, belt-driven OHC, belt-driven 16 valves 
1,597 (97.4) 1,839&i 12.23 
78.0 x 83.6 (3.07 x 3.29) 83.0x 85.0 -3.35) 
9.3 8.9 
1,236 (12.6, 179)300 1,197 (12.2, 173)-300 
140 2O 
50° 5o” 
52O 55O 
120 8 
0: Maintenance-free 
0: Maintenance-free 
700-800 
700-800 (P range) 
6O----8O 4O--6O 
1-3-4-2 
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 
Problem 
Difficult starting 
Poor idling 
Excessive oil 
consumption Possible Cause 
Malfunction of engine-related components 
Burned valve 
Worn piston, piston ring, or cylinder 
Failed cvlinder head aasket Action Page 
Replace 81-55 
Replace or repair 81-60, 62 
Reolace Bl-16 
Malfunction of fuel system 
1 Refer to Section F 
I 
Malfunction of ignition system 
Malfunction of engine-related components 
Malfunction of HLA* 
Poor valve-to-valve seat contact 
Failed cvlinder head aasket Refer to Section G 
Replace 
Replace or repair 
Reolace 81-20 
81-57 
81-16 
Malfunction of fuel system 1 Refer to Section F 
I 
Malfunction of ignition system Refer to Section G 
Oil working up 
Worn piston ring groove or sticking piston ring 
Worn piston or cylinder 
Oil working down 
Worn valve seal 
Worn valve stem or wide Replace 
Replace or repair 
Replace 
Replace 81-62 
Bl-60, 62 
81-46, 81 
81-55 
Oil leakage Refer to Section D 
81-3  
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Bl TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 
Problem 
Insufficient power 
Abnormal 
combustion 
Engine noise Possible Cause 
Insufficient compression 
Malfunction of HLA* 
Compression leakage from valve seat 
Seized valve stem 
Weak or broken valve spring 
Failed cylinder head gasket 
Cracked or distorted cylinder head 
Sticking, damaged, or worn piston ring 
Cracked or worn piston Malfunction of fuel system 
Malfunction of ignition system 
Others 
Slipping clutch 
Dragging brakes 
Wrong size tires Malfunction of engine-related components 
Malfunction of HLA’ 
Sticking or burned valve 
Weak or broken valve spring 
Carbon accumulation in combustion chamber Malfunction of fuel system 
Malfunction of ignition system 
Crankshaft- or bearing-related parts 
Excessive main bearing oil clearance 
Main bearing seized or heat-damaged 
Excessive crankshaft end play 
Excessive connecting rod bearing oil clearance 
Connecting rod bearing seized or heat-damaged Piston-related parts 
Worn cylinder 
Worn piston or piston pin 
Seized piston 
Damaged piston ring 
Bent connecting rod Valves or timing-related parts 
Malfunction of HLA* 
Broken valve spring 
Excessive valve guide clearance Malfunction of cooling system 
Malfunction of fuel system 
Others 
Malfunction of water pump bearing 
Improper drive belt tension 
Malfunction of alternator bearing 
Exhaust gas leakage 
Malfunction of timing belt tensioner Action 
Replace 
Repair 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Refer to Section F 
Refer to Section G 
Refer to Section H 
Refer to Section P 
Refer to Section Q 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Eliminate carbon 
Refer to Section F 
Refer to Section G 
Replace or repair 
Replace 
Replace or repair 
Replace or repair 
Replace 
Replace or repair 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Replace 
Refer to Section E 
Refer to Section F 
Refer to Section E 
Adjust 
Refer to Section G 
Refer to Section F 
Replace Page 81-20 
Bl-57 
81-55 
81-58 
81-16 
81-54 
81-62 
al-62 
81-20 
81-55 
81-58 
- 
61-71 
Bl-64 
81-72 
81-73 8-i-64 
Bl-60 
81-63 
81-62 
81-62 
El-63 
Bl-20 
El-58 
81-55 
Bl- 5 
81-12 
911 IORI .N)J LI.,“l. -- 
* Tappet noise may occur if the engine has set idle for an extended period. The noise should 
normal operating temperature. (HLA troubleshooting: Refer to page Bl-7) dissipate after the engine has reached 
81-4  
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ENGINE TUNE-UP PROCEDURE Bl 
ENGINE TUNE-UP PROCEDURE 
PREPARATION 
-. 
SST 
drive belt tension 
m : 
I 1 2311081-058 
- 03UOBX-20 
--- 
OSUOBX-OC 
V-BELT 
LhEd 
V-RIBBED BELT 
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ENGINE OIL 
Inspection 
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and 
stop it. 
3. Wait for 5 minutes. 
4. Remove the oil level gauge and check the oil level and con- 
dition. 
5. Add or replace oil if necessary. 
Note 
l The distance between the L and F marks on the level 
gauge represents 0.8 liter (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp qt). 
ENGINE COOLANT 
Inspection 
Coolant level (engine cold) 
Warning 
l Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is 
hot. 
l Wrap a thick cloth around the cap when removing it. 
1. Verify that the coolant level is near the radiator filler neck. 
2. Remove the coolant level gauge and check the coolant level. 
3. Add coolant if necessary. 
Coolant quality 
1. Verify that there is no buildup of rust or scale around the 
radiator cap or radiator filler neck. 
2. Verify that the coolant is free of oil. 
3. Replace the coolant if necessary. 
DRIVE BELT 
Inspection 
1, Remove the air intake pipe. 
2. Check the drive belts for wear, cracks, and fraying. Replace 
if necessary. 
3. Verify that the drive belts are correctly mounted on the 
pulleys. 
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iLTERNATOR 
ALTERNATOR 
I 
I I I 
 IDLER 
h ANKSHAFT /A/C 
-LEY %OMPRESSC 
PULLEY 
AIC P/S AND A/C 
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WHEN MEASURED 
WHEN SET 
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4. Check the drive belt deflection by applying moderate pres- 
sure (98 N, 
10 kg, 22 lb) midway between the pulleys. 
Note 
l Measure the belt deflection between the specified 
pulleys. 
l A belt is considered “New” if it has been used on 
a running engine for less than five minutes. 
Set the deflection specified below accordingly. 
l Check the belt deflection when the engine is cold, 
or at least 30 minutes after the engine has stopped. 
Deflection 
mm (in) 
Drive 
belt New Used Limit 
Alternator 8.0-9.0 
9.0-10.0 12.5 
(0.31-0.35) (0.35-0.39) (0.49) 
P/S, P/S + A/C 8.0-9.0 
9.0-10.0 11.5 
(0.31-0.35) (0.35-0.39) (0.45) A/C 8.0-9.0 9.0-l 0.0 
11.5 
(0.31-0.35) (0.35-0.39) (0.45) 
5. If the deflection is not within specification, adjust it. 
6. Install the air intake pipe. 
Drive belt tension check 
Note 
l Belt tension can be checked in place of belt 
deflection. 
l Belt tension can be measured between any two 
pulleys. 
1. Removal the air intake pipe. 
2. Using the 
SST, check the belt tension. 
Tension 
N (kg, lb) 
Drive belt New Used Limit 
Alternator 
383-461 304-383 167 (39-47, 85.8-103.4) (31-39, 68.2-85.8) (17, 37) PIS, P/S + AIC 
491-589 422-491 245 
(50-60, 110-132) (43~-50,95--110) (25, 55) 
245 A/C 491-589 422-491 
(50-60,110-132) (43-50,95-l 10) (25, 55) 
3. If the tension is not within specification, adjust it. 
4. Install the air intake pipe. 
Adjustment 
Caution 
l If a new belt is used, adjust the belt deflection at 
the midpoint of new belt specification. 
l A belt is considered “New” if it has been used on 
a running engine for less than five minutes. 
Alternator belt 
1. If necessary, loosen the alternator mounting bolts @and 
adjusting bolt @I. 
2. Lever the alternator outward and apply tension to the belt.  
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ENGINE TUNE-UP PROCEDURE Bl 
Tightening torque 
@ : 37-52 N,m (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb) 
@ : 19-25 Nsm (1.9-2.6 m-kg, 14-19 ft-lb) 
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P/S belt, P/S + A/C belt 
If necessary, loosen the P/S oil pump bolts @and nut @and 
Oand adjust the belt deflection by turning the adjusting bolt 
0. 
Tightening torque 
@I : 36-54 N.m (3.7-5.5 m-kg, 27-40 ft-lb) 
@ : 19-25 N#m (1.9-2.6 m-kg, 14-19 ft-lb) 
0: 31-46 N-m (3.2-4.7 m-kg, 23-34 ft-lb) 
A/C belt 
If necessary, loosen the locknut @and adjust rhe belt deflec- 
tion by turning the adjusting bolt @. 
Tightening torque: 
31-34 N-m (3.2-3.5 m-kg, 23-25 ft-lb) 
1 
HLA 
Problem Possible Cause Action 
1. Noise when engine is started immedi- Oil leakage in oil passage Run engine 2000-3000 rpm. 
ately after oil is changed. If noise stops after 2 second-10 
2. Noise when engine is started after set- minutes(*), HLA is normal. 
ting approx. one day. If not, replace HLA. 
3. Noise when engine is started after Oil leakage in HLA - * Time required for engine oil to circu- 
cranking for 3 seconds or more. late within engine, includes tolerance 
4. Noise when engine is started after for engine oil condition and ambient 
new HLA is installed. temperature. 
5. Noise continues more than 10 minutes Insufficient oil pressure Check oil pressure. 
If lower than specification, check for 
cause. 
Oil pressure; 294-392 kPa 
(3.0-4.0 kg/cm*, 43-57 psi)-3000 rpm 
(Refer to page 81-60) 
Press down HLA by hand. 
If it does not move,. HLA is normal. 
If it moves, replace HLA. 
t 
I 
Measure valve clearance. 
If more than Omm (0 in), replace HLA. 
5. Noise occurs durning idle after high- 
speed running Incorrect oil amount 
Deteriorated oil Check oil level. 
Drain or add oil as necessary. 
Check oil quality. 
If deteriorated, replace with specified 
type and amount of oil. 
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LOCK BOLTS 
IGNITION TIMING, IDLE SPEED 
Preparation 
1, Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 
2. Turn all electric loads OFF. 
3. Connect the 
SST to the diagnosis connector. 
4. Connect the timing light. 
5. Connect a tachometer to the diagnosis connector 
IG- ter- 
minal as shown. 
6. Set switch @ to position 1. 
7. Set TEST SW to SELF-TEST. 
Note 
l If the SST is not used, jump across the (TEN) ter- 
minal and the (GND) terminal of the diagnosis con- 
nector. 
Ignition Timing 
Inspection / Adjustment 
1. Perform preparation. (Refer to above.) 
2. Check if the timing mark (Yellow) on the crankshaft pulley 
and the mark on the timing belt cover are aligned. 
Ignition timing: (at idle speed) 
B6 SOHC 
BTDC 70 f 10 BP SOHC 
5O f lo 
3. If the marks are not aligned, loosen the distributor lock bolts 
and turn the distributor to make the adjustment. 
4. Tighten the distributor lock bolts to the specified torque. 
Tightening torque: 
19-25 N.m (1.9-2.6 m-kg, 14-19 ft-lb) 
5. Disconnect the SST. 
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Idle Speed 
1. Perform “Preparation”. (Refer to page Bl-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. 
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Bl 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.) 
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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 kPa (kg/cm*, psi)-rpm 
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. 
11. Connect the ignition coil connector. 
12. Install the spark plugs. 
05UOBX-020 
Tightening torque: 
15-23 N*m (1 S-2.3 m-kg, 11-17 ft-lb) 
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