L3
Caution
Note
1. Follow the timing chain removal/installation procedure from 1 to 13 and remove the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.


Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal Note
1. Set a wrench or equivalent tool at the hexagonal part of the camshaft to prevent rotation.
2. Loosen the variable valve timing actuator tightening bolts.
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Installation Note
1. Set a wrench or equivalent tool at the hexagonal part of the camshaft to prevent rotation.
2. Tighten variable valve timing actuator tightening bolts.
Tightening torque 69-75N·m {7.10-7.6 kgf·m, 50.9-55.3 ft·lbf}
Variable valve timing actuator inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Special tools
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Ford SST numbers are collated with Mazda SST numbers in the example below.
Ford SSTs are marked with Ford SST number.
Example
1: Mazda SST number
2: Ford SST number
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front shock absorber disposal
Warning
Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Clamp a shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2-3 ...