Camshaft Pulley Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the camshaft pulley so that the "R" mark (RH) can be seen and the timing mark aligns with the camshaft knock pin.
RH

Fig 1: Aligning Camshaft Pulley With Camshaft Knock Pin - Right Hand
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Install the camshaft pulley so that the "L" mark (LH) can be seen and the timing mark aligns with the camshaft knock pin.
LH

Fig 2: Aligning Camshaft Pulley With Camshaft Knock Pin - Left Hand
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Hold the camshaft by using a wrench on the cast hexagon as shown, and tighten each bolt.
Tightening torque

123-132 N.m {12.5-13.5 kgf.m, 90.5-97.6 ft.lbf}

Fig 3: Tightening Camshaft Pulley Bolt
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