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Camshaft (RH) Assembly Note

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  1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 3 o'clock  position.
    Fig 1: Positioning Crankshaft Keyway In 3 O'clock Position
    G02831187Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the camshafts (RH).
    1. Position the exhaust camshaft so that the mark is at 12 o'clock  direction.
    2. Position the intake camshaft so that the mark is at 3 o'clock  direction.
      3. Fig 2: Positioning Camshafts
      G02831188Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. CAUTION:
    • Do not install thrust caps 5R and 1R at this time, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    NOTE:
    • Tighten the camshafts caps at specified torque after assembling the timing chain.
    • The camshaft bearing caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
  3. Hand tighten the camshaft caps (RH) in their original positions.
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