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Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Installation Note

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  1. Install a new O-ring to the O-ring installation groove of the engine front cover.
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent damage to the electric variable valve timing motor/driver, do not apply excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 kgf, 22.5 lbf} or more) to the shaded areas shown in the figure.
  2. Install the electric variable valve timing motor/driver using the following procedures.
    Fig 1: Identifying Electric Variable Valve
    G09785127Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The eccentric shaft on the electric variable valve timing actuator side can be rotated to the left and right.
    • The electric variable valve timing motor/driver can be assembled with the joint groove of the eccentric shaft in any position, and it will not lead to vehicle damage or performance reduction.
    Fig 2: Identifying Joint Groove And Eccentric Shaft
    G09785128Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Before installation, rotate the joint on the end of the electric variable valve timing motor so that it is aligned to the joint groove on the electric variable valve timing actuator side.
    2. Engage the joint on the end of the electric variable valve timing motor with the joint groove on the electric variable valve timing actuator side.
    3. Attach the seal surface.
    4. Tighten the electric variable valve timing motor/driver installation bolts.

      Tightening torque 

      20-26 N.m {2.1-2.6 kgf.m, 15-19 ft.lbf} 

      Fig 3: Identifying Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Installation Bolts
      G09785129Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.