[LF]
.)
5. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint, right side, and left side). (See
FRONT SUSPENSION
TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
6. Remove the plug hole plate. (See
PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
7. Remove the ignition coils. (See
IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
8. Remove the P/S oil pump with the hose and pipe sill connected. Position the P/S oil pump out of the way.
(See
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
9. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. (See
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
10. Remove the engine front cover. (See
TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
11. Remove the transverse member. (See
TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
12. Remove the member bracket. (MT) (See
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [M15M-
D]
.) (See
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [P66M-D]
.)
13. Remove in the order indicated in
Fig. 6
.
14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
15. Refill the specified type and amount of the engine oil. (See
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF]
.)
16. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
17. Inspect the oil level. (See
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF]
.)
18. Inspect for the ignition timing and idle speed. (See
ENGINE TUNE-UP [LF]
.)
Fig. 6: Identifying Oil Pan Components (With Torque Specifications)
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE Lubrication [LF] - MX-5 Miata
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