Mazda Repair: R&R 1993 Mazda 626 Timing Belt, crankshaft pulley, crank sensor


Question
I'm trying to help my son replace the timing belt on his 1993 626.  Is there an easy way to do this.  What is the correct procedure.  The head is off because we need to replace one of the cams.

Any tricks that you know about that will make replacing the timing belt easier.

Which wasy do we turn the Nut.  Left or right?

Thanks for your help.

Answer
disconnect battery
loosen water pump pulley bolts remove the drive belts remove pulley
position #1 piston at top dead center
loose but don't remove RF lug nuts
apply parking brake block rear wheels raise front of car remove RF wheel
remove R inner fender splash panel
support engine from underneath
remove spark plugs
remove drive belt tensioner
disconnect crank sensor temp gauge sender and two ECT sensor connectors label and position aside
remove crankshaft pulley power steering pulley
remove timing belt cover
remove oil dipstick
make sure crank and camshaft pulley marks are aligned
remove tensioner arm
remove belt
install is reverse
please reply if further questions arise
         hope i was of some help good luck
note: the head doesn't have to be removed to replace the cam and make sure all lifters are put in there orinal positions damage can result if this is not done