Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 31

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (TIMING BELT)
mark -
Damage,
wear
Before removing the timing belt, do the following:
1. Turn the crankshaft to align the matching mark of
the camshaft pulley with the cylinder head and the
cylinder head cover timing mark.
2. Mark the direction of rotation on the timing belt,
Note
The direction arrow is so the belt can be rein-
stalled in the same direction.
3. Remove the timing belt.
Caution
Do not allow any oil or grease on the timing
belt.
Inspection
Refering to page IA-49, inspect the following parts:
1. Timing belt
2. Timing belt tensioner and spring
3. Timing belt pulley
4. Camshaft pulley
Installation
1. Be sure that the timing mark on the timing belt pul-
ley is aligned with the matching mark.