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Mazda Millenia V6-2.5L DOHC (1999)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 5 of 9)

Make
Mazda
Model
Millenia
Engine
V6-2.5L DOHC
Year
1999
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 5 of 9
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2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks. (No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.)

Caution: 
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When removing the bolt, hold the tensioner so that the bolt holes are aligned, otherwise the threads can be damaged.

3. Loosen the auto tensioner bolts and remove the lower bolt.

Caution: 
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When removing the pulley bolt, hold the pulley so that the bolt holes are aligned, otherwise the threads can be damaged.

4. Remove the No. 1 idler pulley.

Caution: 
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The following will damage the belt and shorten its life: forcefully twisting it, turning it Inside out, bending it, or allowing oil or grease on it.

5. Remove the timing belt.

Timing Belt Auto Tensioner Installation Note
1. Measure the tensioner rod projection length. Replace the auto tensioner if necessary.

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