Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1465

Fig. 80: Locating Timing Chain Mark
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5. Crankshaft sprocket
Fig. 81: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket Bolts
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5. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the keyway is in the 9 o'clock position.
6. Slowly compress the camshaft timing chain tensioner (LH) piston by hand.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
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