Variable Valve Timing Actuator (BP) and Camshaft Pulley Installation Note

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Rotate the camshaft and face the knock pin to the just above position.
Install the camshaft so that the alignment mark of camshaft pulley faces to the just above position.
Install the camshaft so that the knock pin of camshaft is connected with the camshaft knock pin hole of variable valve timing actuator.

Fig 1: Installing Camshaft And Alignment Mark Of Camshaft Pulley
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Hold the hexagonal part of the camshaft with an adjustable wrench or the like to prevent the camshaft from rotating, and tighten the lock bolt.

Fig 2: Holding Hexagonal Part Of Camshaft With An Adjustable Wrench
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.