Purpose, Function
Valve
The intake valve is pressed down by the cam, the intake air passage is opened, and air is introduced into the cylinder.
The exhaust valve is pressed down by the cam, the exhaust air passage is opened, and combustion gas is exhausted from the cylinder.
Valve spring
The valve spring adheres to the valve seat by pulling up the valve by spring force, and air tightness in the combustion chamber is maintained.
Valve seal
The valve seal prevents engine oil from entering combustion chamber through the valve guide, and engine oil consumption is suppressed.
Valve guide
The valve guide maintains the valve stem to open and close the valve smoothly.
The valve guide cools the valve by transmitting valve heat to the cylinder head.
Construction
The valve, valve spring, valve seal, and valve guide are assembled to the cylinder head as a single unit.

The sliding resistance has been reduced by setting the valve spring load to the required minimum.
The intake valve and exhaust valve are subjected to a salt-bath, soft-nitriding treatment to enhance wear resistance.
Unequal pitch valve spring has been adopted. In addition, the upper diameter is smaller compared to the bottom diameter.
The valve guide is made of sintered alloy with excellent wear resistance.
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster, Rocker ArmAUX/USB/iPod mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's speakers by connecting a commercially available
portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
In addition, audio can be playe ...
Camshaft
Purpose, Function
The camshaft is rotated by receiving the rotation force of the crankshaft
via the timing chain. The valve is opened and closed according to the cam shape
at this time.
Construction
The camshaft is installed to the cylinder head.
The intake ca ...
License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the
lens and license plate light shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure,
pull out the lens from the license ...