Mazda L8 Workshop Manual page 23

Camshaft Sprocket Lock Bolt, Variable Valve Timing Actuator Lock Bolt (L3 (with variable valve timing
mechanism)) Disassembly Note
1. Hold the camshaft by using a wrench on the cast hexagon as shown, and loosen the camshaft sprocket lock
bolt or variable valve timing actuator lock bolt (L3 (with variable valve timing mechanism)).
L8, LF, L3
L3 (with variable valve timing mechanism)
Camshaft Cap Disassembly Note
1. Before removing the camshaft caps, inspect the following.
— Camshaft end play and camshaft journal oil clearance (See
Note
• The camshaft caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions. When
removed, keep the caps with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix the caps.
2. Loosen the camshaft caps bolts in two or three
steps in the order shown.
B–6
ENGINE
B–16 CAMSHAFT
AME2224E077
AME2224E078
INSPECTION.)
AME2224E006