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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20132 TOURING, 1.5L ENG VIN Z, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (SERVICE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MZR 1.5)VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2013 Mazda 2 Touring, 1.5L Eng VIN Z, Automatic Trans

Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda 2 Touring, 1.5L Eng VIN Z, Automatic TransSECTION Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
  • Remove the variable valve timing actuator as a single unit with the camshaft sprocket.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the fresh-air duct and the air cleaner as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Disconnect the ventilation hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Set the vacuum hose out of the way.
  6. Remove the cylinder head cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Remove the engine front cover blind plug as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Front Cover Blind Plug
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  9. Insert a M6 bolt (45 to 80 mm length bolt with threads to the end) into the right-side service hole shown in the figure, and set the bolt at a slightly outward position by loosening it approx. 2 mm from where it contacts the tensioner arm.
    Fig 2: Inserting M6 Bolt Into Right-Side Service Hole
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  10. Release tension on the timing chain.
    NOTE:
    • When the crankshaft pulley is turned counterclockwise, the timing chain loosens because the tensioner arm is pressed by the timing chain and the plunger of the chain tensioner is pressed in.
      Fig 3: Timing Chain Tensioner Plunger And Link Plate
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    • When the timing chain loosens, the tensioner arm moves to the position shown in the figure and presses the M6 bolt in, which secures the tensioner arm.
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