Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 84

2006-08 ENGINE Mechanical - Overhaul - 2.0L (LF) & 2.3L (L3) - Mazda6 & MX-5 Miata
1. Confirm by visual inspection that there is no damage to the balancer unit gear and verify that the shaft
turns smoothly.
If there is any damage or malfunction, replace the balancer unit.
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CAUTION:
2. Install the SST as shown in the figure.
Fig. 83: Attaching SST To Balancer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise the crankshaft is in the No. 1 cylinder TDC position (until the balance
weight is attached to the SST ).
4. Install the adjustment shim to the seat face of the balancer unit.
5. With the balancer unit marks at the exact top center, assemble the unit to the cylinder block.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
Due to the precision interior construction of the balancer unit, it
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cannot be disassembled.