Timing Chain Disassembly (3.0L); Damper Disassembly (3.0L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

DISASSEMBLY
FRONT OF ENGINE
Remove the bolts, studs and the exhaust manifolds.
TIMING CHAIN
1. Remove the bolts and the crankshaft pulley from the damper.
2. Remove the damper from the crankshaft, referring to Disassembly Note. (Refer to below.)
3. Remove the screws and remove the clutch and fan assembly.
4. Remove the bolts and the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the heated air intake duct.
6. Remove the timing cover front nuts (automatic transmission vehicles with air conditioning).
7. Remove the air conditioner compressor bracket (automatic transmission vehicles with air conditioning).
8. Remove the oil pan, referring to Disassembly Note. (Refer to page B2-27.)
9. Remove the timing cover, referring to Disassembly Note. (Refer to page B2-27.)
10. Remove the front oil seal from the timing cover, referring to Disassembly Note. (Refer to page B2-27.)
11. Remove the timing chain, referring to Disassembly Note. (Refer to page B2-28.)
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Disassembly Note
Damper
Remove the bolt, washer and the damper from the crank-
shaft using Crankshaft Damper Remover T58P-6316-D
and Damper Remover Adapter T82L-6316-B, or equiva-
lents.
FRONT OF ENGINE
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