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Mazda Protege DX L4-1.6L DOHC (2000)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 7 of 13)

Make
Mazda
Model
Protege DX
Engine
L4-1.6L DOHC
Year
2000
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 7 of 13
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2. Install the timing belt in the order shown to prevent looseness.

Caution:  Be sure not to apply tension other than that of the tensioner spring.

3. Install the pulley boss and pulley lock bolt.
4. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt to apply tension to timing belt.

5. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 1 and 5/6 times, and align the timing belt pulley mark with the tensioner set mark.

6. Hold the crankshaft using the SST, and remove the pulley lock bolt and the pulley boss.
7. Verify that the timing belt pulley mark is aligned with the tensioner set mark.

Caution:  Prevent the tensioner from moving with the tensioner lock bolt as It Is turned.

8. Tighten the tensioner lock bolt.
9. Install the pulley boss and the pulley lock bolt.

10. Turn the crankshaft 2 and 1/6 times, and face the pin on the pulley boss straight up.
11. Verify that the camshaft pulley marks are aligned with the timing marks as shown.

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If not, repeat from Timing Belt Removal Note and reinstall the timing belt.

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