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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Component Removal Note Mazda CX-9 I рестайлинг

Variable Valve Timing Actuator Component Removal Note

CAUTIONDo not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The timing chains may bind, causing engine damage.

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  1. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the keyway is in the 9 o'clock position.
  2. Slowly compress the camshaft timing chain tensioner (LH) piston by hand.
  3. Insert an approx. 1.0 mm {0.039 in} thin wire or paper clip into the camshaft timing chain tensioner (LH) shown in the figure below to hold the tensioner piston. NOTE: When the timing chain removed, valve spring pressure will rotate the camshaft (LH) approx. 3 ° to a neutral position.
  4. Install the SST onto the camshafts (LH). CAUTION: Always use an appropriate tool (TORX or TORX PLUS). If the appropriate tool is not used, it could result in damage to the bolts or the tools. Tool size TORX: T55 TORX PLUS: 55IP NOTE: The camshaft sprocket is integrated with the variable valve timing actuator and cannot be disassembled.
  5. Remove the variable valve timing actuator, camshaft timing chain and the exhaust camshaft sprocket of the LH bank as a single unit using the appropriate tools.
  6. Remove the SST onto the camshafts (LH).
  7. Slowly compress the camshaft timing chain tensioner (RH) piston by hand.
  8. Insert an approx. 1.0 mm {0.039 in} thin wire or paper clip into the camshaft timing chain tensioner (RH) shown in the figure below to hold the tensioner piston.
  9. Install the SST onto the camshafts (RH). NOTE: The camshaft sprocket is integrated with the variable valve timing actuator and cannot be disassembled.
  10. Remove the variable valve timing actuator, camshaft timing chain and the exhaust camshaft sprocket of the RH bank as a single unit using the appropriate tools.
  11. Remove the SST onto the camshafts (RH).