Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the spark plugs.
Remove the right wheel.
Remove the right mudguard.
Loosen the coolant pump pulley mounting bolt and remove the drive belt.
Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
Drain the engine oil.
Disconnect the fuel line hoses, wrapping the connecting fittings with a rag. Remove the fuel pump drive belt. Remove the fuel pump.
Remove the right joint shaft from the intermediate propeller shaft.
Remove the lower plug of the front engine cover.
Timing chain — preliminary operations (Mazda 3 BK)
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