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Camshafts - LH: Removal

  1. Remove the water pump belt. Refer to WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT - 3.0L (4V) WITHOUT TENSIONER .
  2. Using the special tools remove the water pump drive pulley.
    Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Drive Pulley
    G01151742Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the timing drive components. Refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
    4. NOTE: In order to assure correct sealing do not scratch the camshaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Oil Seal
    G01151743Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using the special tools, remove the camshaft oil seal.
  5. Remove the intake camshaft oil seal retainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Camshaft Oil Seal Retainer
    G01151744Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. CAUTION: Cylinder head camshaft journal caps and cylinder heads are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
    Fig 4: LH Camshaft Cap Bolt Removal Sequence
    G01151745Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the LH camshaft cap bolts in sequence to allow the camshafts to rise from the cylinder head and remove the caps.
  7. Remove the camshafts.
    Fig 5: Removing Camshaft
    G01151746Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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