engine

Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 2013 Mazda CX-9 3.5L V6 · AWD

Units

22 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence, 3 passes | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Position Sensor

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

Critical

Diamond friction washers MUST be replaced. Step 1: 30 lb-ft. Step 2: +90°.

29 lb-ft · 40 Nm

90°

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Crankshaft Position Sensor

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Step 1: 37 lb-ft. Step 2: +90°. Washer is friction coated.

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

90°

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Guide Bolts

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pump Bolts

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Critical

Replace if worn | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Idler Sprocket

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner

Critical

Compress and pin before install.

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 6mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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2013 MAZDA CX-9

22 fasteners