Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 368

Fig. 89: Identifying RH Bank Camshaft Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence 
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CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Loosen the cylinder head bolts in several passes in the order shown. 

Fig. 90: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Loosening Sequence (Engine Front Side) 
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CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the order in 6 steps in the order shown in the figure.  

NOTE:



The cylinder head bolts must be replaced with new bolts. The bolts are 
torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.  

 

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Tightening Torque  

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION 

Fig. 91: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence (Engine Front Side) 
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CAMSHAFT COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Assemble the camshaft timing chain tensioners on both sides. 

Tightening torque: 8.5-11.5 N.m {87-117 kgf.cm, 76-101 in.lbf}  

2. Install the camshaft component (RH). 

1. Install the camshaft timing chain by aligning the colored links on the camshaft timing chain with 

Step

Installation position

Tightening torque

1

1-16

20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 15 ft.lbf}

2

1-16

35 N.m {3.6 kgf.m, 26 ft.lbf}

3

1-16

90°

4

1-16

90°

5

1-16

90°

6

17, 18

8.5-11.5 N.m {87-117 kgf.cm, 76-101 in.lbf}

NOTE:



Install the camshaft, camshaft sprocket and camshaft timing chain of 
the both bank as a single unit.  

 

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the marks on the camshaft sprockets (RH). 

RH  

Fig. 92: Locating Camshaft Timing Chain Mark 
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2. Position the camshaft component onto the cylinder head (RH) in the neutral position as shown. 

Fig. 93: Identifying Timing Mark Of Crankshaft 
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3. Install the RH bank camshaft caps and temporarily tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in the 

order shown in several passes. 

 

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Fig. 94: Identifying Camshaft Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

Tightening torque: 8.5-11.5 N.m {87-117 kgf.cm, 76-101 in.lbf}  

4. Remove the retaining wire inserted into the camshaft timing chain tensioner (RH). 

Fig. 95: Identifying Retaining Wire Into Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner (RH) 
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5. Using the RH bank camshaft sprocket installation bolt at the position shown in the figure, rotate the 

RH bank camshaft clockwise. 

Fig. 96: Rotating RH Bank Camshaft Clockwise 
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