What preparations are necessary before removing the camshaft and valve lifter for a procedure on 2006 Mazda 6?

Camshaft removal- always check before removing valves in order to order new lifters. Take off timing chain, keeping positions of cam lobes to replace. Label, find bearing caps and maintain lifters in order. Examine wear, rise and set diameters, and examine clearances. Check crankshaft position during installation and check on cleanliness of all the components as well as fix them in place.

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2006 Mazda 6 Camshaft Part Number: L3E3-12-420
$683.59 MSRP: $934.05
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Intake Camshaft
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: L3E3-12-420
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Mazda 6 Submodels:
- i, Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2006 Mazda 6 Intake Camshaft Part Number: AJTT-12-420A
$164.60 MSRP: $219.51
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Right, Intake
- Replaces: AJ57-12-420B, AJ57-12-420A, AJTT-12-420, AJ57-12-420
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: AJTT-12-420A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Mazda 6 Submodels:
- S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2006 Mazda 6 Camshaft Part Number: L3K9-12-420
$319.89 MSRP: $426.60
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Product Specifications
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: L3K9-12-420
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Mazda 6 Submodels:
- Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2006 Mazda 6 Intake Camshaft Part Number: AJ57-12-430C
$37.73 MSRP: $49.53
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Left, Intake
- Item Weight: 5.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: AJ57-12-430C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Mazda 6 Submodels:
- S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2006 Mazda 6 Exhaust Camshaft Part Number: AJ57-12-450B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Left, Exhaust
- Item Weight: 5.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: AJ57-12-450B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Mazda 6 Submodels:
- S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2006 Mazda 6 Exhaust Camshaft Part Number: ZZ57-12-440
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Camshaft Right, Exhaust
- Item Weight: 5.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: ZZ57-12-440
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Mazda 6 Submodels:
- S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

2006 Mazda 6 Camshaft Parts and Q&A

Q: What preparations are necessary before removing the camshaft and valve lifter for a procedure on 2006 Mazda 6?
A: Camshaft removal- always check before removing valves in order to order new lifters. Take off timing chain, keeping positions of cam lobes to replace. Label, find bearing caps and maintain lifters in order. Examine wear, rise and set diameters, and examine clearances. Check crankshaft position during installation and check on cleanliness of all the components as well as fix them in place.