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Camshaft Cap (LH) Disassembly Note

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  1. Before removing the camshaft cap, inspect the following.
    1. Camshaft end play. (See CAMSHAFT END PLAY INSPECTION .)
    2. Camshaft journal oil clearance. (See CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE INSPECTION .)
    2. CAUTION:
    • Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps 1L and 6L first. Do not loosen any of the other bolts until the thrust caps are removed, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    NOTE:
    • The camshaft bearing caps are numbered to make sure they are reassembled in their original position. When removed, keep the bearing caps with the cylinder head from where they were removed. Do not mix the caps.
    Fig 1: Camshaft Cap Bolt Removal Sequence
    G02831256Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the camshaft cap bolts in the order indicated in the figure, loosening in several passes.
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