Outline
Mechanical resistance loss has been reduced through structural changes to achieve optimum fuel economy. An oil shower pipe has been adopted as a part of this structural change.
Purpose, Function
The oil shower pipe injects engine oil to lubricate the contact points of the cam and rocker arm. As a result, wear resistance of sliding part is reduced.
Construction
The oil shower pipe is installed to the camshaft cap.

The oil shower pipe utilizes the engine oil injection holes at the top of the camshaft.

Operation
The oil shower pipe injects engine oil from the engine oil injection holes using hydraulic pressure.

Oil Seal (Side Gear) Replacement
Oil Strainer [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Center Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper console..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab
and socket.
4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, press the center accessory socket ...
Fuel Line Pressure Inspection
WARNING:
Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous.
Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. To prevent this,
complete the following inspection with the engine stopped.
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks ...
Service Publications
Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish
to do some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer
to the chart below.
If they do not have what you need in stock ...