Camshaft bearing cap bolts (NB2)
This spec doesn't apply to the car you selected.
Not yet checked against the factory manual for your car's year. It's verified in the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture); 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turbo; later manuals may differ.
8–11 ft·lb11.28–14.22 N·m11.28–14.22 N·m8–11 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Lubricate camshaft bearing surfaces with engine oil as illustrated. Lubricate camshaft journals; follow tightening sequence in the assembly procedure.
Applies to
- NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3)
- NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)
- Verified in: 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture); 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turbo
Sources
- 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1Page PDF p. 6888–11 ft·lb (11.28–14.22 N·m)Printed: “11.28—14.22 {1.15—1.46, 8.32—10.56} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}”
- 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turboTier 1Part no. 9999-95-EWBP-04Page 01–10–7 (PDF p. 19)100–125 in·lb (11.3–14.2 N·m)Printed: “11.3—14.2 N·m {115—145 kgf·cm, 100—125 in·lbf}”BP WITH TC (Mazdaspeed) applicability; the normally aspirated BP workshop content does not establish applicability to the VVT engine.