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Engine Front Cover Removal/Installation: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the fan and shroud. See COOLING FAN MOTOR .
  3. Remove the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the valve cover. See VALVE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  5. Set No. 1 piston to TDC and install the Camshaft Alignment Plate (303-376)  .
    Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Alignment Plate
    G01167996Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the plug for the crankshaft timing peg.
    Fig 2: Removing Plug For Crankshaft Timing Peg
    G01167997Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the Engine Timing Peg (ST 303-507)  .
    Fig 3: Crankshaft Timing Peg
    G01167998Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install an M6 bolt into the crankshaft pulley to verify the engine timing.
    Fig 4: Installing Bolt Into Crankshaft Pulley To Verify Engine Timing
    G01167999Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolt and the camshaft pulley.
    Fig 5: Removing Camshaft Pulley
    G01168000Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01168001Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 7: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01168002Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the belt tensioner.
    Fig 8: Removing Belt Tensioner
    G01168003Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the water pump pulley.
    Fig 9: Removing Water Pump Pulley
    G01168004Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the power steering high pressure hose. Remove the nylon O-ring.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Power Steering High Pressure Hose
    G01168005Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the power steering return hose.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Hose
    G01168006Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the bolt and the power steering pump.
    Fig 12: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G01168007Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    17. NOTE: This step is needed only if a new front cover is being installed.
    Fig 13: Removing Fan Drive Pulley
    G01168008Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: There is one bolt behind the cooling fan drive pulley. This bolt can be accessed by lining up one of the holes in the pulley with the bolt.
  17. Using a three-jaw puller, remove the fan drive pulley.
  18. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
    Fig 14: Removing Engine Front Cover
    G01168009Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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