REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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Mazda
	3
		Operation and maintenance of car
		Engine
			General description new engines models L8, LF, L3
			The mechanical part of engines
				Engine Model L8 or LF
				Checking the contents of the CO / CH in the exhaust gas
				Measurement of engine compression
				Verify accessory drive belt
				General information and safety when removing the power unit
				Removal of sealant
				Removal and installation of the power unit
				Check actuator variable valve timing (L3)
				Removal and installation of the actuator variable valve timing (L3)
				Timing chain drive
					Preliminary operations
					Removing the mounting bolt crankshaft pulley
					Removing chain tensioner
					Removing the timing chain
					Install the timing chain
					Install the engine front cover
					Install the crankshaft front oil seal
					Installing the rubber engine mounts and mounting bracket ?��3 engine ?��3
					Installing the mounting bolt crankshaft pulley
					Install the cylinder head cover
				Removal and installation of the oil control valve (OCV) (L3)
				Checking the oil control valve (OCV) (L3)
				By operation of the spool valve (OCV) (L3)
				General repair operations on the power unit
				Check the cylinder head
				Assembling the cylinder (the beginning)
				Assembling the cylinder (the end)
				Assembling the cylinder head
				Assembling the valve timing
			Appendix 1
			Annex 2
			Appendix 3
			Engine Z6 - mechanical part
			Lubrication system
			Cooling system
			Intake system
			Fuel system
			Exhaust and Emission
			Ignition system
			Control system
			Tables
		Transmission
		Chassis
		Steering Gear
		Brakes
		Onboard electric
		Body

Removing chain tensioner

Fig. 2.105. Installing the special tool on the crankshaft: 1 - tensioner piston

Using a thin screwdriver to pull the chain tensioner ratchet on the rod ratchet (Fig. 2.105).

Slowly drown tensioner piston.

Hold the tensioner piston using a 1.5 mm thick wire or a paper clip.

Suspend the engine, using special devices.