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/installation procedure from 1 to 13 and remove the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal Note

1. Set a wrench or equivalent tool at the hexagonal part of the camshaft to prevent rotation.

2. Loosen the variable valve timing actuator tightening bolts.

Variable Valve Timing Actuator Installation Note

1. Set a wrench or equivalent tool at the hexagonal part of the camshaft to prevent rotation.

2. Tighten variable valve timing actuator tightening bolts.

Tightening torque 69-75N·m {7.10-7.6 kgf·m, 50.9-55.3 ft·lbf}