Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1426

2. Inspect for engine oil, engine coolant, ATF, power steering fluid and fuel leakage.
3. Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [MZI-3.7].
4. Engine accessories operation.
13. Perform a road test.
Fig. 17: Identifying Engine Components With SST & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE
CAUTION:
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the crankshaft keyway is in the 11 o'clock position. (This will
position the No.1 cylinder at TDC.)
NOTE:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9
Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The timing chains
may bind, causing engine damage.
Verify that there are timing marks in three locations (Yellow 1, Black
2) on the timing chain. If any timing marks are missing, mark the
timing chain.
When marking the crankshaft sprocket side timing chain, change the
mark color.
If replacing with a new timing chain, place alignment marks in the
same positions as those prior to the replacement.