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Genuine Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner

Engine Timing Chain Tensioner
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  • Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner - L3K9-12-500A
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    Mazda 3 Tensioner Part Number: L3K9-12-500A

    $85.48 MSRP: $113.98
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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Adjuster, Chain
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2007-2013 Mazda 3 | Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
  • Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner - LF02-12-500
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    Mazda 3 Tensioner Part Number: LF02-12-500

    $98.69 MSRP: $131.61
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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Adjuster, Chain
    • Replaces: 1F20-12-700, LF01-12-500A
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2004-2013 Mazda 3 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
  • Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner - PE7W-14-500
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    Mazda 3 Tensioner Part Number: PE7W-14-500

    $15.70 MSRP: $20.93
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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Tensioner, Chain; Tensioner
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2012-2018 Mazda 3 | i, i Grand Touring, I Sport, i SV, I Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner - PE01-12-500A
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    Mazda 3 Tensioner Part Number: PE01-12-500A

    $54.33 MSRP: $72.44
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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Adjuster; Tensioner
    • Replaces: P501-12-500, PE01-12-500
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2012-2023 Mazda 3 | 2.0, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, i, i Grand Touring, I Sport, i SV, I Touring, Preferred, Premium, s Grand Touring, s Touring, Select, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner

The Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner is created with the sole purpose of ensuring that the timing chain of the engine is stretched so that the crankshaft and camshaft revolve in sync. The constant tension from the Timing Chain Tensioner keeps the device in key time, allowing the fuel to combust at the right time, avoiding piston to valve contact, and ensuring a smooth running powerplant, instead of a rattling and banging one. A spring forces a plunger against the chain guide in the small housing, and engine oil pressure supports such force when the motor is running, forming a simple but reliable hydraulic assist system that continually adjusts itself to changes in wear and temperature in the chains without manual adjustment. This steel chain system, compared to rubber timing belts, which need periodic replacement, is intended to last as long as the Mazda engine, which puts a limit on the overall costs of service and unexpected trouble on the road. The company did not transition to radically different Timing Chain Tensioner layouts over the model years, thus drivers can count on the same basic hydraulic spring mechanism to work the same regardless of what generation, early first or late model Mazda 3, is involved, with only slight internal material adjustments that do not affect the operation. When the part is faulty, such symptoms as rattling on startup, misfires or lit warning lights manifest themselves due to slack allowing the chain to skip teeth, which confirms the importance of the Timing Chain Tensioner to the reliability of all modern Mazda engines.

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Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner Parts and Q&A

  • Mazda 3 Timing Chain Tensioner - L3K9-12-500A Tensioner Tensioner
    L3K9-12-500A
    Q: How to remove the Timing Chain, Timing Chain Tensioner and Timing Cover on Mazda 3?
    A:
    The timing chain cover can be removed by firstly disconnecting the negative battery terminal by first removing the battery cover. Unscrew the water pump pulleys bolts and take out the drive belt, drive belt idler pulley and the water pump pulley. The second step is to take the crankshaft pulley off making sure that the engine does not leave TDC. Removal of the upper engine cover: Lift off the engine cover uppermost on the mounting posts and disconnect the electrical connector of Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor, and remove the sensor, remember that sensor needs to be replaced every time. Access the engine by lifting it at the top and lift it so that one can take off the Engine Mount to the right and should one be required, loosen the mounting bracket and lay aside the power steering hoses. Take off the timing chain cover by removing the crankshaft front oil seal then the bolts. Installation requires reversal of the removal instructions with the note to clean all surfaces of the parts of the sealant mating, installing the engine cover within the four minutes following the application of RTV sealant, tightening the bolts in sequence to the recommended torque, and fitting a new CKP sensor with the alignment tool without tightening the mounting bolts of the sensor. In order to strip the timing chain and tensioner, you have to remove the timing chain cover, then pull the ratchet arm of the tensioner couple of inches away by the ratchet stem and press the tensioner piston by pushing on it using a pin. In the event that the ratchet requires resetting, put the tensioner in the vise, release the tension and put the ratchet back in place. Disassemble the tensioner mounting bolts and tensioner, the loose timing chain guide and timing chain. The camshaft sprockets and guide to the left chain may be removed in case of necessity. To install, first remove the camshaft alignment tool (unless it was already installed), loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts but do not remove them and then install the left chain guide (unless removed). Next, place the timing chain and the right chain guide, the timing chain tensioner, screw the fastensers and then eliminate the pin to connect the chain guide. Tighten the bolts of the camshaft sprocket and install the camshaft alignment tool again, when doing so, do not depend on the alignment tool. Lastly, the timing chain cover could be fitted.

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