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Removal Note

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  2. Remove the front cover. See ENGINE FRONT COVER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , .
  3. Rotate the crankshaft and align the timing marks.
    Fig 1: Locating Timing Marks
    G04929438Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 2: Locating Bolt
    G04929439Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the timing chain, camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket as an assembly.
Fig 3: Locating Timing Chain
G04929440Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.