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Timing Belt Disassembly Note

CAUTION:
  • The following will damage the belt and shorten its life; Forcefully twisting it, turning it inside out, or allowing oil or grease on it.
  1. Mark the timing belt rotation on the belt for proper reinstallation.
    Fig 1: Marking Timing Belt & Identifying Faulty Belts
    G02831690Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt.
  3. Push the tensioner in the direction of the arrow and hand-tighten the lock bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Tensioner & Lock Bolt
    G02831691Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the timing belt.
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