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1997 Mazda MPV CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cooling System Bleed -> Miata, Millenia, MPV, MX-6, Protege & 626 -> Pickups
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS
Miata, Millenia, MPV, MX-6, Protege & 626
- Fill radiator reservoir up to the FULL mark, then install radiator cap.
- Start engine and let idle until its warmed up.
- If temperature increases beyond normal, there is excessive air in the system. Stop engine and allow to cool, then repeat sets 1-3.
- Run engine at 2,200-2,800 RPM for five minutes, then stop engine and allow it to cool.
- Check...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> B-Series -> Front -> Miata -> Millenia -> MPV -> MX-6 & 626 -> Protege -> Rear -> Tribute
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS
Front
B-Series
- Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheel assemblies.
- Use a C-clamp to compress caliper piston into bore.
- Remove caliper pin bolts, Figs. through .
- Remove caliper from disc plate and position aside. Do not let caliper hang with its weight suspended by brake hose.
- Slide disc pads off caliper anchor plate.
- Inspect all components for wear or damage.
- Reverse procedure to install. Caliper must be bottomed out to install new disc pads.
Miata
- Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
- Remove components in order, Fig. , noting the following:
- After removin...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-00 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60,000 m...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise vehicle off ground and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Make a reference mark across driveline and transmission companion flange.
- Remove bolts, washer, and nuts from companion flange.
- Remove driveline from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Torque driveline to transmission companion flange mounting bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
Rear
- Make a reference mark on driveline shaft flange...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove power steering pump pulley.
- Disconnect wire and connector from alternator.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts and nut.
- Remove alternator from veh...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air B...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant from radiator.
- Remove air cleaner assembly, then upper and lower radiator hoses, Fig. .
- Remove coolant reservoir ho...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove righthand splash shield.
- Set a breaker bar on center of tensioner pulley.
- Turn c...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 1997 Mazda MPV 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Mazda MPV AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Mazda MPV cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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