Dorman 917-253 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Sprocket for Select Mazda Models

The tool allows you to find TDC that is made of The tool is made of plastic and comes with a cam shaft alignment shim. During the torque sequence you will need to brace the TDC pin and the cam alignment tool for safety reasons. Otherwise, damage could be caused to the tools since plastics are soft. Just make sure the alignment tool is straight and not too tight since it is plastic, and you should be fine. My experience has been that the crankshaft can be damaged by trying to brace it during the torque sequence of the crankshaft nut using the TDC pin. In a similar vein, both alignment tools (pin and cam) are intended for alignment only. In the event that you don't use a flywheel lock or any other means of preventing the crankshaft from spinning, you will incur irreparable damage to the block. There have been some people who hold the brake while the engine is in the car after shifting into the gears. This is a risky practice. The best way is to install a flywheel lock, which is not very expensive.

Thanks for taking the time to ask a According to the vehicle information, if you own a 2006 Mazda 6 L4 2, this would be a great purchase. This engine has a turbo 3L.

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You will need a Mazda service manual, and if you want to align the engine the right way, you should use the timing tools that it comes with, since there are no pins or keys, and it relies on friction washers to keep Unlike other engines that have time markings, pins and keyways to align, this engine doesn't.