BULLETIN NOTES
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red.
Previous TSBs:

Date(s) Issued:

01-007/24

06/20/24

01-003/23

01/31/23

01-011/22

11/07/22 and 10/03/22

01-012/21

11/24/21 and 10/04/21

APPLICABLE MODLE(S)/VINS
• 2021 Mazda3 (Japan built 2.5T) with VINS from JM1BP******315204 - 403637 (produced from October 12, 2020
to September 13, 2021)
• 2021-2022 Mazda3 (Mexico built 2.5T) with VINS starting from 3MZBP******209389 - 307372 (produced from
December 8, 2020 to June 16, 2022)
• 2021-2022 CX-30 (2.5T) with VINS starting from 3MVDM******233598 - 437812 (produced from December 7,
2020 to June 30, 2022)
• 2021 Mazda6 (2.5T) with VINS from JM1GL******602506 - 618909 (produced from October 6, 2020 to September
14, 2021)
• 2021 CX-5 (US/Canada spec 2.5T with 10.25" center display) with VINS from JM3KF******320280 - 472324
(produced from October 6, 2020 to September 13, 2021)
• 2021 CX-9 (US/Canada spec 2.5T with 10.25" center display) with VINS from JM3TC******509027 - 541070
(produced from October 6, 2020 to September 13, 2021)
• 2021 CX-5 (Canada/Mexico spec 2.5T with 8" center display) with VINS from JM3KF******112005 - 135036
(produced from October 6, 2020 to September 1, 2021)
• 2021 CX-9 (Canada/Mexico spec 2.5T with 7" or 9" center display) with VINS from JM3TC******451418 - 455173
(produced from October 6, 2020 to September 11, 2021)

DESCRIPTION
All Mazda Dealers: Follow the Special Service Program SSPD5 – Valve Stem Seal ClassAction for determination
if valve stem seals should be replaced.

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REPAIR PROCEDURE
Procedure Support Videos:
A. SST Overview
B. Main Body_Assembly
C. Additional Required Tools
01 Prep and Main Body Install
02 Valve Spring Retainer, Keeper Removal
03 Valve Stem Seal Remove and Replace
04 Valve Spring, Retainer and Keeper Installation
05 Rocker Arm Reinstallation
06 Rocker Arm 6 Remove and Reinstall
07 Rocker Arm 3 Remove and Reinstall
1. Verify the customer concern following the Special Service Program SSPD5 Repair Procedure. As the repair procedure
states in SSPD5, confirm the engine oil is not leaking from the engine.
• If the customer reports engine oil is low upon arrival at a dealer, replace the valve stem seals following the flow
chart for SSPD5.
• If engine oil is low upon arrival with no customer complaint, check for SSPD5 and if the valve stem seals have not
been replaced under prior Warranty, replace the seals.
If the valve stem seals have been replaced under a prior Warranty claim, contact Hotline for further
instructions.
• If valve stem seals need to be replaced, replace the valve seals of the exhaust side with improved ones using the
special tools called out in the repair procedures below.
○

2. Top off the engine oil (if needed).
NOTE: Engine oil should not be topped off without replacement of the valve stem seals.
3. Verify the repair.
NOTE: If unsure what steps to take during a customer visit for oil consumption related to SSPD5, fill out Dealer Recall
Help on OneMazda.
Contents
(A) Required Parts and Tools
(B) SST
(C) Related Parts Removal (before replacing the valve seal)
• Related Parts Removal
• Blocking the oil drain holes with a suitable material to prevent parts from falling into the engine
(D) Valve Seal Replacement of the Exhaust Side
1. SST Main Body Installation
Perform the work in the following order.
(1) #1 Cylinder (Front)
(3) #3 Cylinder (Front)

(5) #4 Cylinder (Front)

(7) #2 Cylinder (Front)

(2) #1 Cylinder (Rear)

(6) #4 Cylinder (Rear)

(8) #2 Cylinder (Rear)

(4) #3 Cylinder (Rear)

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2. Rocker arm removal
3. Valve spring removal
4. Valve seal removal
5. Valve seal installation
6. Valve spring installation
7. Rocker arm installation
(E) Related Parts Reassembly
PRECAUTIONS
• Using a topside creeper will reduce fatigue and make performing the procedure easier.
• Use fender covers to prevent damage to the vehicle paint and body.

(A) Required Parts and Tools
#

Part name

Part Number

Qty.

Remarks

1

Valve seal

PY8W-10-1F5

8

Exhaust Valve

2

Cylinder head cover g
PY8W-10-235
asket

1

Cylinder head cover

Other items to be prepared (other than general tools)
#

Tool

Qty.

Remarks

1

Liquid gasket

as needed

TB1217D

2

Grease

as needed

Apply to SST's screws or att
achments.

3

Long screwdriver (*)

1

For confirming the compress
ion top dead center.

4

Slim magnet pickup tool

1

For removing a keeper, upp
er sheet, rocker arm, etc.

5

Torque wrench (for adjusting
a small amount of torque)

1

0.74 - 1.48 lbf·ft (1 - 2 N·m,
0.1 - 0.2 kgf·m)

6

Torque wrench (general)

1

1.48 - 19.18 lbf·ft (2 - 26 N·
m, 0.2 - 2.7 kgf·m)

7

Wire (For plugging the oil dr
ain back hole)

5

Diameter: approx. 0.02" (0.5
mm)
Length: approx. 6" (150mm)

8

Thin Fabric (For plugging th
e oil drain back hole)

5

Size: 6" x 6" (150mm x 150
mm)

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(*) Long screwdriver for confirming the piston's position Mark as shown in the figure below.

1

Compression top dead center position

2

Approx. 17.7" (450mm)

3

5.6" (143mm)

(B) SST
[The breakdown of the SST]
MAIN BODY ASSEMBLY - (Assembly Tool Part Number 49JP111A0)
No

Qty.

Name

#1

1

Bracket - No.1

#2

1

Bracket - No.2

#3

2

Bracket - No.3

#4

4

Bracket - No.4

#5

8

Bolt - M6

#6

4

Bolt - M8

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OTHER PARTS
NOTE: DO NOT use the SST packing list for tool names.
No

Qty.

Name

#7

1

#8

No

Qty.

Name

Valve seal remova
#13
l tool

1

Washer - M10

1

Valve spring comp
#14
ression tool

1

Bolt - 8mm

#9

1

Valve seal installat
#15
ion tool B

1

Bolt - 12mm

#10

1

Valve seal installat
#16
ion tool A

1

Valve seal height
checker - Outer cy
linder

#11

1

Valve keeper insta
#17
llation tool

1

Valve seal height
checker - Inner cyl
inder

#12

1

Valve keeper guid
#18
e

1

Wire - attach to ke
eper installation g
uide

NOTE: SST # is described in the box of the SST kit.

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SST Main Body
1. Attach the diagonally cut side of brackets #3 to the lower bracket #2 using the M8 bolts as shown in the X-X view.
2. Attach the upper bracket #1 to the columns #3 using the (#6) M8 bolts.
3. Attach the 4 round brackets #4 to the lower bracket #2 using the M6 bolts
NOTE: The remaining M6 bolts will be used to attach the tool to the engine.
[X-X section]
[Tightening torque]
The diagonally cut side of the column is
(#5) M6 (8 pcs.): 3.1 - 3.84 lbf·ft (4.2 - 5.2 N·m, 0.43 - 0.53 kgf·m)
downwards. (Circled area)
(#6) M8 (4 pcs.): 5.9 – 7.38 lbf·ft (8 - 10 N·m, 0.82 – 1.02 kgf·m)

(1) The diagonally cut side of the column is downwards.
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Valve Spring Compression Tool
(#8) and (#15) of the SST kit

(1) There is no threaded hole because the tool is pushed down to compress
the spring.
(2) Bolt: 12mm thread, 17mm head