Engine Mechanical - Overhaul - 2.0L & 2.3L: Other Mazda 3 BL

DISMOUNTING

1. Dismount in the reverse order of mounting.

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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

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1. Hold the crankshaft using the SST .
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley lock bolt.

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1. Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver.

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1. Unlock the chain tensioner ratchet using a suitable screw driver or equivalent tool.
2. Slowly press the tensioner piston.
3. Hold the chain tensioner piston with a 1.5 mm {0.06 in} wire or paper clip.

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1. Hold the oil pump sprocket using the SST .

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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

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1. Hold the camshaft by using a wrench on the cast hexagon as shown, and loosen the camshaft sprocket installation bolt or variable valve timing actuator installation bolt (L3). LF L3

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1. Before removing the camshaft caps, inspect the following: Camshaft end play and camshaft journal oil clearance (See «CAMSHAFT INSPECTION»(ref-345199-S04386703032009102000000) .)
2. Loosen the camshaft caps bolts in 2-3 passes in the order shown in the figure.

ENGINE SST

Engine SST identification example

1. Mazda SST number
2. Global SST number

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