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Mainshaft rear bearing C-washer selection clearance (NA8 5MT)
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Not yet checked against the factory manual for your car's year. It's verified in the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual; later manuals may differ.
0–0.004 in (0–0.1 mm)0–0.1 mm {0–0.004 in}
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Fully seat mainshaft rear bearing against front C-washers, install original rear C-washers and retaining ring, washer and new snap ring. Both C-washers at each position must have the same thickness. Press the factory figure points A through C tightly together, then measure clearance between washer and snap ring. Select proper C-washers if outside specification.
Applies to
- NA 1994–1997 (BP, 5MT) — 1995–1997 inferred from 1994 factory evidence; actual-year verification is separate.
- Verified in: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
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- 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
Page J–36 (PDF p. 390) · Printed value & notes
Page J–36 (PDF p. 390)Printed: “Standard play: 0—0.1mm {0—0.004 in}”
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