Timing chain replacement: Mazda 6, F3 (L3, L8, LF)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.8, 16V, MZR, |, 2.0, 2.3, 4WD, MPS

• Opens: engine oil

Don't miss

• Always renew the timing chain
• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Plug
2. Use a special tool:
3. Always renew the timing chain
4. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
5. Remove the ancillary drive belt

6. Remove the coolant pump pulley
7. Remove the ancillary drive belt idler pulley
8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor
9. Drain the engine oil
10. Disconnect the front right drive shaft
11. Fit the special tool
12. Remove the camshaft cover
13. Remove the access plug
14. Fit the special tool to support the engine
15. Remove the timing chain

Installation and checks

16. Refit the chain guide(s)
17. Refit the crankshaft pulley bolt
18. Refit the camshaft cover
19. Reconnect the drive shafts
20. Fit the crankshaft position sensor
21. Refit the access plug
22. Fit the ancillary drive belt
23. Refit the spark plugs
24. Reconnect the battery earth cable
25. Replace the fluids
26. Refit all other parts in the reverse order of removal

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