🔧 Genuine Mazda Camshaft Friction Washer | 2.3L MZR Engines
✅ Brand: Genuine Mazda OEM
✅ Quantity: 1 washer
✅ Sold individually
✅ Suitable for Mazda 2.3L MZR engines
✅ Fits naturally aspirated and DISI turbo applications
This genuine Mazda camshaft friction washer is used to help secure the camshaft timing components correctly during timing chain installation and repair work.
The Mazda 2.3L MZR engine uses friction-based timing components rather than relying entirely on traditional locating keys. Correct installation, clean mating surfaces and the correct tightening procedure are essential to prevent the camshaft timing from moving.
⚠️ This listing is for 1 single camshaft friction washer only. Please check how many washers are required for the repair being completed before ordering.
🚗 Common 2.3L MZR Applications
Suitable for selected models fitted with L3-series 2.3L MZR engines, including:
• Mazda 3 / Axela BK 2.3L
• Mazda 3 MPS BK and BL
• Mazdaspeed3
• Mazda 6 / Atenza GG and GY 2.3L
• Mazda 6 MPS
• Mazdaspeed6
• Mazda CX-7 ER 2.3 DISI Turbo
• Mazda 5 / Premacy CR 2.3L
• Mazda MPV LY 2.3L
• Mazda 8 LY 2.3L
• Mazda Biante 2.3L
• Other Mazda models fitted with an L3-series 2.3L engine
Applicable engine variants may include:
• L3-DE
• L3-VE
• L3-VDT 2.3L DISI Turbo
⚠️ Engine specifications can vary between models, production years and markets. Please confirm your engine type and required quantity before ordering.
🔥 Mazda MPS / Mazdaspeed 2.3 DISI Turbo
The L3-VDT 2.3L DISI turbo engine uses friction washers within the camshaft timing assembly.
These washers help provide the clamping friction required between the camshaft, timing sprocket and related timing components.
✅ Recommended during timing chain replacement
✅ Recommended when camshaft sprockets are removed
✅ Recommended during VVT actuator replacement
✅ Recommended during cylinder head or camshaft work
⚠️ Reusing worn, damaged, contaminated or incorrectly installed friction washers may increase the risk of the camshaft timing slipping.
⚠️ Installation Notes
• Sold as 1 washer only
• Confirm the required quantity before ordering
• Install only on clean and dry mating surfaces
• Do not apply oil or grease unless specifically required by the Mazda workshop procedure
• Follow the correct Mazda timing and tightening sequence
• Use the correct camshaft and crankshaft timing tools
• Replace any torque-to-yield bolts required by the repair
• Camshaft timing should be checked carefully before starting the engine
Incorrect timing installation can result in poor running, fault codes, internal engine damage or engine failure.
📩 Unsure about fitment?
Please send us your registration number, vehicle model, year and engine details before ordering so we can check the application.
