CX-7 FWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
13. Rotate the crankshaft in the direction of the engine rotation so that the No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke. (Until the counterweight
contacts SST and stops.)
14. Loosen the timing chain using the following procedure:
NOTE:
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Verify the ratchet position using the mirror before servicing. If the ratchet is not tilted, remove the engine front cover before performing the
procedure.
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If the timing chain tension cannot be released with the ratchet tilted, remove the engine front cover before performing the procedure.
Ratchet unlock position
a. Insert a suitable bolt (M6 X 1.0, length 25-35 mm {0.99-1.3 in}) into the engine front cover upper blind plug and tighten it until it contacts the
chain tensioner arm, and then rotate it back one turn. (Set the bolt slightly away from the chain tensioner arm so that it does not contact it.)
b. Using the cast hexagon on the exhaust camshaft, apply force counterclockwise to facilitate unlocking the chain tensioner ratchet.
