Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Installation Note

Install a new O-ring to the O-ring installation groove of the engine front cover.
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the electric variable valve timing motor/driver, do not apply excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 kgf, 22.5 lbf} or more) to the shaded areas shown in the figure.
Install the electric variable valve timing motor/driver using the following procedures.

Fig 1: Identifying Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- The eccentric shaft on the electric variable valve timing actuator side can be rotated to the left and right.
- The electric variable valve timing motor/driver can be assembled with the joint groove of the eccentric shaft in any position, and it will not lead to vehicle damage or performance reduction.
Fig 2: Identifying Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator And Eccentric Shaft
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. Before installation, rotate the joint on the end of the electric variable valve timing motor so that it is aligned to the joint groove on the electric variable valve timing actuator side.
2. Engage the joint on the end of the electric variable valve timing motor with the joint groove on the electric variable valve timing actuator side.
3. Attach the seal surface.
4. Tighten the electric variable valve timing motor/driver installation bolts.
  Tightening torque
  
  20-26 N.m {2.1-2.6 kgf.m, 15-19 ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor And Actuator
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.