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Mainshaft maximum runout (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.
Maximum 0.0012 in (0.03 mm)Maximum 0.03 mm {0.0012 in}
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Measure mainshaft runout with a dial indicator as shown in the factory inspection figure; inspect shaft splines for wear or damage.
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
Sources (1)
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- 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
Page J–23 (PDF p. 377) · Printed value & notes
Page J–23 (PDF p. 377)Printed: “Maximum runout: 0.03mm {0.0012 in}”
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