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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2009B2300 L4-2.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECAMSHAFT BEARING
2009 Mazda B2300 L4-2.3L
Camshaft Bearing
2009 Mazda B2300 L4-2.3LSECTION Camshaft Bearing
Camshaft Bearing
[LF, L3]
Camshaft Cap bolts
Tighten torque
Step 1. 5.0-8.0 N-m (51.0-81.5 kgf-cm, 44.3-70.8 in-lbf)
Step 2. 14-17 N-m (1.5-1.7 kgf-m, 10.4-12.5 ft-lbf)
[L3 WITH TC]
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Install the camshaft caps and temporarily tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in two or three passes, and then tighten the camshaft cap bolts using the following two steps, in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening procedure
1st step: 5.0-9.0 N-m (51-91 kgf-cm, 45-79 in-lbf)
2nd step: 14-17 N-m (1.5-1.7 kgf-m, 11-12 ft-lbf)
[LF, L3]
Camshaft Cap bolts
Tighten torque
Step 1. 5.0-8.0 N-m (51.0-81.5 kgf-cm, 44.3-70.8 in-lbf)
Step 2. 14-17 N-m (1.5-1.7 kgf-m, 10.4-12.5 ft-lbf)
[L3 WITH TC]
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Install the camshaft caps and temporarily tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in two or three passes, and then tighten the camshaft cap bolts using the following two steps, in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening procedure
1st step: 5.0-9.0 N-m (51-91 kgf-cm, 45-79 in-lbf)
2nd step: 14-17 N-m (1.5-1.7 kgf-m, 11-12 ft-lbf)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.