Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2007 Manual page 219

Fig. 36: Pushing Down Link Plate Of Timing Chain Tensioner
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4. Secure the chain tensioner using a vice attached with a soft base, and slowly press the plunger back
shown in the figure while pressing down the link plate.
5. Release the pressure slightly from the plunger, and move the plunger back and forth 2-3 mm {0.08-0.11
in}.
Fig. 37: Pressing Plunger Back
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6. Insert an approx. 1.5 mm {0.059 in} thick wire or paper clip where the link plate hole and the tensioner
body hole overlap to fix the link plate and lock the plunger.
Fig. 38: Inserting Thick Wire
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2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE Mechanical (MZI-3.5) - CX-9