CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
28. Install a new washer.
29. Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Caution
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Do not tighten the camshaft sprocket installation bolt at this stage. Verify the valve timing before performing the bolt tightening.
30. Install the SST on the camshaft as shown in the figure.
31. Remove the installation bolt for the engine front cover upper blind plug (M6 X 1.0 length 25-35 mm (0.99-1.3 in), and apply tension to the timing
chain.
32. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and verify that the No.1 cylinder is at TDC of the compression stroke. (The position crank weight contacts the
SST.)
33. Fix the exhaust camshaft using a wrench on the cast hexagon, and tighten the sprocket installation bolt.
Tightening torque
69-75 Nm (7.1-7.6 kgf-m, 51-55 ft-lbf)
34. Remove the SST from the camshaft.
35. Remove the SST installed in the cylinder block lower blind plug hole.
36. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns and inspect the valve timing.
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If it is not aligned, repeat the procedure.
