Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 369

3. Install the camshaft component (LH). 

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

the marks on the camshaft spockets (LH). 

Fig. 97: Installing Camshaft Component (LH) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

LH  

Fig. 98: Locating Camshaft Timing Chain Marks 
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2. Position the camshafts onto the cylinder head (LH) in the neutral position as shown. 

 

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Fig. 99: Positioning Camshafts Onto Cylinder Head (LH) 
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3. Install the LH bank camshaft caps and temporarily tighten the camshaft cap bolts evenly in the 

order shown in several passes. 

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

Fig. 100: Identifying Camshaft Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence 
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4. Remove the retaining wire inserted into the camshaft timing chain tensioner (LH). 

Fig. 101: Identifying Retaining Wire Into Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner (LH) 
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4. 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.)  

5. Follow the TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" procedure and install the timing chain. (See 

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

Fig. 102: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise 
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FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)  

3. Position the power steering reserve tank out of the way. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove the both front wheels and tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)  

5. Remove the splash shield (RH).  

6. Position the both ABS wheel-speed sensor out of the way. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED 

SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

7. Position the front stabilizer control link (lower side) (RH) out of the way. (See FRONT STABILIZER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

8. Position the tie-rod end ball joint (RH) out of the way. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

9. Remove the front shock absorber (LH) lower side bolts, position and secure the wheel hub and steering 

knuckle component (LH) out of the way with a rope or wire. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND 
COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

10. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft side. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

11. Remove the front pipe and middle pipe as a single unit. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)  

12. Position the propeller shaft out of the way. (AWD) (See PROPELLER SHAFT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

13. Remove the generator and A/C drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-

3.7].)  

 

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

[MZI-3.7].)  

15. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

16. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 103: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt, Crankshaft Pulley, Oil Seal & Torque 
Specifications 
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CRANKSHAFT PULLEY LOCK BOLT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the cover as shown in the figure. 

 

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