Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2007 Manual page 278

2. Install the variable valve timing actuator, camshaft timing chain and the exhaust camshaft sprocket of the
RH bank as a single unit.
3. Remove the retaining wire inserted into the camshaft timing chain tensioner (RH).
4. Tighten the new camshaft sprocket (RH) installation bolts using the following 4 steps.
1. Tighten to 40 N.m {4.1 kgf.m, 30 ft.lbf}.
2. Loosen 360° (one full turn) in reverse order.
3. Tighten to 10 N.m {102 kgf.cm, 89 in.lbf}.
4. Tighten to 90°
5. Install the variable valve timing actuator, camshaft timing chain and the exhaust camshaft sprocket of the
LH bank as a single unit.
Fig. 138: Inserting Wire Into Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner (RH)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Remove the retaining wire inserted into the camshaft timing chain tensioner (LH).
7. Tighten the new camshaft sprocket (LH) installation bolts using the following 4 steps.
1. Tighten to 40 N.m {4.1 kgf.m, 30 ft.lbf}.
2. Loosen 360° (one full turn) in reverse order.
3. Tighten to 10 N.m {102 kgf.cm, 89 in.lbf}.
4. Tighten to 90°
Fig. 139: Inserting Wire Into Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner (LH)
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.5) - CX-9