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Mazda MX-6 V6-2496cc 2.5L DOHC (1996)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 8 of 14)

Make
Mazda
Model
MX-6
Engine
V6-2496cc 2.5L DOHC
Year
1996
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 8 of 14
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Installation Note
Timing belt auto tensioner:

1. Slowly press in the tensioner rod by using a press or a vise.

Caution: Do not press the tensioner rod to more than 9,807 N {1,000 kgf, 2,200 lbf}. It will damage the tensioner.

2. Insert a pin into the second hole in the body as shown to hold the tensioner rod.

Pin diameter: 1.6 mm (0.063 in)

3. Set the tensioner in place and snugly tighten the tensioner upper bolt.

Note: This must be done to reduce the timing belt resistance when the idler pulley is installed.

Timing belt:

1. Turn the camshaft pulleys clockwise and align the timing marks of the camshaft pulleys with those of the cylinder heads.

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