Fig. 51: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE
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 two or three steps.
3. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in the order shown in
Fig. 52
with the following two steps.
1. Tighten to
5.0-9.0 N.m {51.0-91.7 kgf.cm, 44.3-79.6 in.lbf}
2. Tighten to
14.0-17.0 N.m {1.5-1.7 kgf.m, 10.4-12.5 ft.lbf}
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE Mechanical - MX-5
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