Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (ENGINE MECHANICAL (SERVICE INFORMATION 2.3L L3))TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]NOTES
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Timing Chain Removal/Installation [L3]: Notes
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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WARNING:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
- Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure". (See FUEL LINE SAFETY PROCEDURE ).
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] ).
- Remove the dipstick.
- Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, AJ] ).
- Remove the tire (RH).
- Remove the under cover.
- Loosen the water pump pulley bolt and removal the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L3] ).
- Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] ).
- Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [L3, AJ] ).
- Remove the P/S oil pump with the oil hose still connected and position the P/S oil pump so that it is out of the way. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC] ).
- Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC] ).
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Start the engine and:
- Inspect for the engine oil, engine coolant, transaxle oil and fuel leakage.
- Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ). (See IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ). (See IDLE MIXTURE INSPECTION ).
- Perform a road test.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.