Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 32

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (TIMING BELT) i
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Cylinder head
Matching
mark
2. Be sure that the matching mark on the camshaft
pulley is aligned with the cylinder head cover
matching mark. If it is not aligned, turn the cam-
shaft to align.
3. Install the timing belt tensioner and spring. Tem-
porarily secure it so the spring is fully extended.
4. Install the timing belt.
Caution
a)The timing belt must be reinstalled in the
same direction of previous rotation if it is
reused.
b)Be Sure that there is no oil, grease, or dirt
on the timing
bett.
Note
Remove all spark plugs for easler rotation.
5. Turn the crankshaft twice in the direction of rota-
tion. (Clockwise)
6. Check that the timing marks are correctly aligned.
If not repeat the above-mentioned procedure.
7. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt and apply tension
to the belt.
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