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Camshaft (LH) Assembly Note

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  1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock  position.
    Fig 1: Position Crankshaft Keyway In 11 O'clock Position
    G02831334Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the camshafts (LH).
    1. Position the intake camshaft so that the mark is at 9 o'clock  direction.
    2. Position the exhaust camshaft so that the mark is at 12 o'clock  direction.
      Fig 2: Installing Camshafts
      G02831335Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. CAUTION:
    • Do not install thrust caps 1L and 6L at this time, or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
    NOTE:
    • Tighten the camshafts caps at specified torque after assembling the timing chain.
    • The camshaft bearing caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions.
  3. Hand tighten the camshaft (LH) caps in their original positions.
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