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2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 L4-2.3L TurboFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Timing Component Alignment Marks: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Installation Note
1. Install the SST to the camshaft as shown in the figure.

2. Verify that cylinder No.1 is at TDC of the compression stroke. (Position crank weight contacts SST.)

- Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug.
- Install the SST.

- Turn the crankshaft clockwise the crankshaft is in the No.1 cylinder TDC position (until the balance weight is attached to the SST).
3. To position the crankshaft pulley, temporarily tighten it and, using a suitable bolt (M6 x 1.0), fix the crankshaft pulley to the engine front cover.

4. Install the SSTs to the crankshaft pulley and lock the crankshaft against rotation, and tighten the crankshaft pulley lock bolt using the following two steps.

Tightening procedure
- 1st step: 96-104 Nm {9.8-10.6 kgf-m, 70.9-76.7 ft-lbf}
- 2nd step: 87°-93°
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley installation bolt (M6 X 1.0).
6. Remove the SST from the camshaft.
7. Remove the SST installed in the cylinder block lower blind plug hole.
8. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns and inspect the valve timing.
- If not aligned, repeat from Step 1.
9. Install the cylinder block lower blind plug.

Tightening torque
- 18-22 Nm {1.9-2.2 kgf-m, 14-16 ft-lbf}
1. Install the SST to the camshaft as shown in the figure.
2. Verify that cylinder No.1 is at TDC of the compression stroke. (Position crank weight contacts SST.)
- Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug.
- Install the SST.
- Turn the crankshaft clockwise the crankshaft is in the No.1 cylinder TDC position (until the balance weight is attached to the SST).
3. To position the crankshaft pulley, temporarily tighten it and, using a suitable bolt (M6 x 1.0), fix the crankshaft pulley to the engine front cover.
4. Install the SSTs to the crankshaft pulley and lock the crankshaft against rotation, and tighten the crankshaft pulley lock bolt using the following two steps.
Tightening procedure
- 1st step: 96-104 Nm {9.8-10.6 kgf-m, 70.9-76.7 ft-lbf}
- 2nd step: 87°-93°
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley installation bolt (M6 X 1.0).
6. Remove the SST from the camshaft.
7. Remove the SST installed in the cylinder block lower blind plug hole.
8. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns and inspect the valve timing.
- If not aligned, repeat from Step 1.
9. Install the cylinder block lower blind plug.
Tightening torque
- 18-22 Nm {1.9-2.2 kgf-m, 14-16 ft-lbf}
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
