Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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MECHANICAL [KL]
TIMING BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [KL]
W 6 U 1 1 0 W 1 7
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
3. Remove the P/S oil pump with the pipe still connected.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Verify the air gap. (Refer to 01-40B CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INSPECTION [KL].)
8. Start the engine and
(1) Inspect for the pulleys and drive belt for runout and contact.
(2) Verify the ignition timing. (Refer to 01-10B ENGINE TUNE-UP [KL], Ignition Timing Adjustment.)
N m {kgf m, ft lbf}
W 6 U 1 1 0 W C 6
8 No.1 idler
tr Removal Note
9 Timing belt
ay Removal Note
t r Installation Note
10 Timing belt auto tensioner
tr Installation Note
11 Tensioner
12 No.2 idler
1
Drive belt
t r 01-1 OB DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT [KL]
2
W ater pump pulley
3
Idler pulley bracket
4
Crankshaft pulley
vr Removal Note
c r Installation Note
5
Dipstick and pipe
6
Timing belt cover
7
No.3 engine mount rubber
(Dr Removal Note
0 1 -1 OB-6