Valve clearance [Engine cold]
IN: 0.22-0.28 mm {0.0087-0.0110 in}
EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.0107-0.0129 in}
12. Install the cylinder head cover. (See
CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION NOTE
.)
13. Install the ignition coils. (See
IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
14. Connect the P/S pressure switch connector.
15. Connect the OCV connector.
16. Install the CMP sensor. (See
CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
17. Install the front suspension tower bar (joint). (See
FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
18. Connect the ventilation hose. (See
QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
19. Install the plug hole plate. (See
PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
20. Connect the negative battery cable. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
21. Install the battery cover.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [LF]
1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See
PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
3. Remove the air cleaner. (See
INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM 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
TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
11. Remove the drive belt. (See
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [LF]
.)
12. Remove the engine front cover lower blind plug.
NOTE:
Make sure to note down the measured values for choosing the
suitable replacement tappets.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE Mechanical - MX-5
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