Mazda 3 Workshop Manual page 692

Mazda 3 Workshop Manual – Engine + Wiring Diagrams + Diagnostic Trouble Codes
EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.0107-0.0129 in}
15. Install the camshaft with No.1 cylinder aligned with the TDC position.
16. Tighten the camshaft cap bolt with the following 2 steps.
Tightening torque
(1) 5.0-9.0 N·m
{51.0-91.7 kgf·cm, 44.3-79.6 in·lbf}
(2) 14.0-17.0 N·m
{1.5-1.7 kgf·m, 10.4-12.5 ft·lbf}
17. Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Note
• Do not tighten the bolt for the camshaft sprocket during this step. First confirm the valve timing,
then tighten the bolt.
18. Install the SST to the camshaft as shown in the figure.
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19. Remove the (M6 X 1.0 length 25mm-35mm
{0.99-1.37in}) bolt from the engine front cover to
apply tension to the timing chain.
20. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the
crankshaft is in the No.1 cylinder TDC position
(until the balance weight is attached to the SST).
21. Hold the exhaust camshaft using a suitable
wrench on the cast hexagon as shown in the
figure.
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