Timing belt replacement: Mazda 323 non turbo (RF)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, D

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 46 workshop diagrams for RF

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
2. Timing cover
3. Loosen the tensioner to tension the timing belt
4. Remove the engine mount
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley

6. Remove the timing belt upper cover
7. Remove the timing belt lower cover
8. Use two bolts
9. Lock the injection pump gearwheel

Installation and checks

10. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt
11. The tension is set at a deflection of:
12. Refit the timing belt upper cover
13. Push the tensioner pulley away from the timing belt
14. Refit the crankshaft pulley
15. Refit the engine mount
16. In the order shown
17. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
18. Refit the crankshaft position sensor
19. Renew if the measurements are outside the specified value/range
20. Fit the belt cover
21. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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