Showing specs for all NA & NB Miatas

5MT bearing cover bolts A, 28 mm (NA 1.8)

14–19 ft·lb18–26 N·m18–26 N·m14–19 ft·lb
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Group A bolts are 28 mm measured below the head; group B bolts are 35 mm and use a different torque. 1994 factory evidence; applicability to 1995–1997 is inferred within the owner-approved NA 1.8 year group.

Applies to
  • NA 1994–1997 (BP, 5MT)
  • Verified in: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
Sources
  • 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
    Page J–30
    14–19 ft·lb (18–26 N·m)
    Printed: “18–26 N·m {1.8–2.7 kgf·m, 14–19 ft·lbf}”

Also in Additional 1994 factory service specifications