1. Set the cam position of No. 1 cylinder at the top dead center (TDC) and install the camshaft.
2. Temporarily tighten the camshaft bearing caps evenly in 2-3 steps.
3. Tighten the camshaft cap bolt in the order shown two steps.
Tightening torque
1.
5.0-9.0 N.m
{51.0-91.7 kgf.cm, 44.3-79.5 in.lbf}
2.
14-17 N.m
{1.43-1.73 kgf.m, 10.4-12.5 ft.lbf}
Fig. 99: Camshaft Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Camshaft Sprocket, Variable Valve Timing Actuator Assembly Note
1. Temporarily tighten the camshaft sprocket or variable valve timing actuator installation bolts by hand
until the timing chain is installed.
2. Fully tighten the camshaft sprocket or variable valve timing actuator installation bolts after timing chain
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2006-08 ENGINE Mechanical - Overhaul - 2.0L (LF) & 2.3L (L3) - Mazda6 & MX-5 Miata
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