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Mazda Protege LX L4-2.0L DOHC (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 7 of 14)

Make
Mazda
Model
Protege LX
Engine
L4-2.0L DOHC
Year
2001
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 7 of 14
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1. Verify that the timing belt pulley mark and camshaft pulley marks are aligned with the timing marks as shown.

2. Install the timing belt so that there is no looseness at the idler side.

3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise twice, and align the timing marks.
4. Verify that all timing marks are correctly aligned.

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If not aligned, remove the timing belt and repeat from Step 1.

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

5. Turn the tensioner clockwise using an Allen wrench.

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