Diagnostic procedure
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable valve timing actuator removal/installation
L3
Caution
Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled because it
is a precision unit.
Note
Variable valve timing actuator camshaft sprocket is integrated
with the variable valve timing actuator and cannot be disassembled.
1. Follow the timing chain removal/installati ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Joint Shaft Disassembly Note
Disassemble the joint shaft.
Bearing Disassembly Note
Remove the bearing using the SSTs.
Dust Seal (Right) Assembly Note
1. Apply grease to the new dust se ...