Fig. 11: Turning Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Pulley
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Install the drive belt. (See
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [LF]
.)
6. Install the battery and battery tray. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION [LF]
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
3. Remove the plug hole plate. (See
PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
4. Disconnect the ventilation hose. (See
QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
5. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint). (See
FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
6. Remove the CMP sensor. (See
CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
7. Disconnect the OCV connector.
8. Disconnect the P/S pressure switch connector.
9. Remove the ignition coils. (See
IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
10. Remove the cylinder head cover. (See
CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION NOTE
.)
11. Measure the valve clearance.
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE Mechanical - MX-5
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