Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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MECHANICAL [KL]
Crankshaft Pulley Removal Note
• Hold the crankshaft by using the SST.
Caution
•
The crankshaft position sensor rotor is on
the rear of the crankshaft pulley, and can
be damaged easily.
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No.3 Engine Mount Rubber Removal Note
1. Support the engine by using the chain block.
2. Remove the No.3 engine mount rubber.
No.1 Idler Removal Note
1. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing
marks. (No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression
stroke.)
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Caution
• When removing the pulley bolt, hold the
pulley so that the bolt holes are aligned,
otherwise the threads can be damaged.
3. Remove the No.1 idler pulley.
Timing Belt Removal Note
Caution
•
When removing the bolt, hold the
tensioner so that the bolt holes are
aligned, otherwise the threads can be
damaged.
• Loosen the auto tensioner bolts and remove the
lower bolt.
Caution
•
The following will damage the belt and
shorten its life; forcefully twisting it,
turning it inside out, bending it, or
allowing oil or grease on it.
Note
• Mark the timing belt rotation on the belt for
proper reinstallation.
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Timing Belt Auto Tensioner Installation Note
1. Measure the tensioner rod projection length.
Replace the auto tensioner if necessary.
Projection (Free length)
Type A: 14.3— 15.1 mm {0.563— 0.594 in}
Type B: 12.0— 13.0 mm {0.473— 0.511 in}
No.1 IDLER
PULLEY
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