Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
- Remove the front cover. See ENGINE FRONT COVER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , .
- Rotate the crankshaft and align the timing marks.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the timing chain, camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket as an assembly.