Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 366

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .) 

7. Remove the Intake manifold. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7] .)  

8. Remove both WU-TWCs together with both exhaust manifolds as a single unit. (See EXHAUST 

SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

9. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

10. Remove the dipstick.  

11. Remove the power steering oil pump drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

[MZI-3.7].)  

12. Remove the power steering oil pump. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

13. Remove the generator. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .) 

14. Follow the "TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" procedure and removal the timing chain. 

(See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)  

15. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

16. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

17. Start the engine and: 

1. Inspect the runout and contact on the pulley and belt.  

2. Inspect for engine oil, engine coolant, ATF, power steering fluid and fuel leakage.  

3. Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [MZI-3.7].)  

4. Engine accessories operation  

18. Perform a road test. 

CAUTION:



When removing the timing chain and marking the timing marks 
on the chain, mark the camshaft timing chain as well.  

 

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Fig. 76: Identifying Engine Components & Torque Specifications 
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CAMSHAFT COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the crankshaft keyway is in the 11 o'clock position. (This will 

position the No.1 cylinder at TDC.) 

CAUTION:



Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The timing chains 
may bind, causing engine damage.  

NOTE:



Verify that there are timing marks in three locations (Yellow 1, Black 

 

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2. Mark the timing chain at the position of each timing sprocket timing mark. 

2) on the timing chain. If any timing marks are missing, mark the 
timing chain.  



When marking the crankshaft sprocket side timing chain, change the 
mark color.  



When the timing chain is replaced with a new one, mark the new 
timing chain at the same positions as the removed timing chain. 

Fig. 77: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

NOTE:



Verify that there are timing marks in two locations on the camshaft 
timing chain. If any timing marks are missing, mark the camshaft 
timing chain.  



If replacing with a new camshaft timing chain, place alignment marks 
in the same positions as those prior to the replacement. 

Fig. 78: Identifying Timing Chain Marks Location 

 

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3. Mark the camshaft timing chain at the positions where it is aligned with each of the camshaft sprocket on 

both banks. 

LH  

Fig. 79: Identifying Mark Of Camshaft Timing Chain 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

RH  

4. Remove the timing chain in the following order. 

1. Chain tensioner  

2. Timing chain  

3. Tensioner arm  

4. Chain guide 

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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