Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 1083

Fig. 15: Installing SST
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16. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft is in the No.1 cylinder TDC position.
17. Loosen the timing chain.
1. Using a suitable screwdriver or equivalent tool, unlock the chain tensioner ratchet.
2. Turn the exhaust camshaft clockwise using a suitable wrench on the cast hexagon and loosen the
timing chain.
3. Placing the suitable bolt (M6 X 1.0 length 25 mm-35 mm {0.99 in-1.37 in}) at the engine front
cover upper blind plug, secure the chain guide at the position where the tension is released.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE Mechanical - MX-5