Mazda 2006-2008 RX7 Engine - Camshaft Sprocket Lock Bolt, Variable Valve Timing Actuator Lock Bolt Disassembly Note; Camshaft Cap Disassembly Note; Tappet Disassembly Note

MECHANICAL
01–10–7
01–10
Camshaft Sprocket Lock Bolt, Variable Valve Timing Actuator Lock Bolt Disassembly Note
1. Hold the camshaft by using a wrench on the cast hexagon as shown, and loosen the camshaft sprocket
installation bolt or variable valve timing actuator installation bolt (With variable valve timing mechanism).
Without variable valve timing mechanism
With variable valve timing mechanism
Camshaft Cap Disassembly Note
1. Before removing the camshaft caps, inspect the following:
— Camshaft end play and camshaft journal oil clearance (See 01–10–15 CAMSHAFT INSPECTION.)
Note
• The camshaft caps are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions. When
removed, keep the caps with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix the caps.
2. Loosen the camshaft caps bolts in 2—3 steps in
the order shown in the figure.
Tappet Disassembly Note
Note
• The tappets are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their original positions. When removed,
keep the tappets with the cylinder head they were removed from. Do not mix the tappets.
B3E0110E056
B3E0110E058
9
8
7
5
43
1
2
10
19
18
17
15
16
1413
11
12
20
6
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