Genuine 1997 Mazda MPV Crankshaft Timing Gear

1997 Mazda MPV Crankshaft Timing Gear Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to remove and install the crankshaft timing gear and timing chain for access to the balance shaft chain, guides, and sprocket on 1997 Mazda MPV?

  A: Push the right guide, remove camshaft and crank sprockets and timing chain, retaining crank key. Inspect sprockets, chain, guides and tensioner; install guides, grease surfaces. With piston at TDC, align keys and plated links, fit chain and sprocket, lock tensioner with pin until head installed, reinstall covers and gasket.