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Timing Chain Removal/Installation [L5]: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Parts for engines manufactured in Mexico and Hiroshima cannot be used interchangeably as the engine will not operate correctly resulting in a serious malfunction. To prevent this, when replacing parts refer to the 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) CODE' table and verify the engine's place of manufacture before performing the servicing. (See VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) CODE .)
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
  3. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
  4. Remove the ventilation hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
  5. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
  6. Disconnect the oil control valve (OCV) connector.
  7. Remove the front wheel and tire (RH). (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  8. Set the front mudguard (RH) out of the way. (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the splash shield (RH).
  10. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts and remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
  12. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
  13. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from joint shaft, set the drive shaft (RH) out of the way. (ATX) (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
  15. Remove the P/S oil pump with the hoses and pipes still connected. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
    NOTE:
    • Position and secure the P/S oil pump out of the way with a rope or wire.
  16. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  18. Start the engine. And inspect and adjust the following:
    • Leakage of engine oil.
    • Runout and contact of pulley and belt.
    • Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [L5] .)
      Fig 1: Engine Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
      G06199788Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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