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Engine Disassembly/Assembly

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  1. Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the drive plate. (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the exhaust system. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the thermostat case and water hose component.
    Fig 1: Removing Thermostat Case & Water Hose
    G01197411Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the water bypass tube. (See WATER BYPASS TUBE REMOVAL NOTE .)
  7. Remove the Ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL PACK .)
  8. Remove the generator bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Generator Bracket
    G01197412Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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