Timing Chain Component (RH) Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the keyway is in the 3 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise For Keyway Positioning
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Position the mark on the exhaust camshaft to 12 o'clock position.
Position the mark on the intake camshaft to 3 o'clock position.

Fig 2: Adjusting Intake Camshaft Position
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NOTE:

Install the timing chain (RH) by aligning the colored links on the timing chain (RH) with the marks on the timing sprockets.

NOTE:

If timing marks in timing chains are not evident, use a permanent-type marker to mark the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks on the timing chain.

Install the timing chain (RH) in the following order.
1. Chain guide
2. Timing chain
3. Tensioner arm
  
  Fig 3: Installing Timing Chain (RH)
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1. Mark any link to use as the crankshaft timing mark.
2. Count 29 links from the crankshaft timing mark and mark as the exhaust camshaft sprocket timing mark.
3. Continue counting to 42 mark the link as the intake camshaft sprocket timing mark.
  
  Fig 4: Marking Timing Chain Link For Using As Crankshaft Timing Mark
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CAUTION:

Install the camshaft journal thrust cap last, or damage to the thrust cap may occur.

NOTE:

After adjusting the camshaft end play using the thrust caps 1R and 5R, tighten the bearing caps.

Fig 5: Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the bearing caps evenly in several passes in the order shown.