Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 114

2006-08 ENGINE Mechanical - Overhaul - 2.0L (LF) & 2.3L (L3) - Mazda6 & MX-5 Miata
Fig. 111: Installing M6 X 1.0 Bolt On Crankshaft Pulley
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SST .
5. Tighten the crankshaft pulley lock bolt in the order shown following two steps using the SST (49 D032
316).
Tightening torque
1. 96-104 N.m
{9.8-10.6 kgf.m, 70.9-76.7 ft.lbf}
2. 87°-93°
6. Remove the M6 x 1.0 bolt.
7. Remove the SST from the camshaft.
8. Remove the SST from the block lower blind plug.
9. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns until the TDC position.
If not aligned, loosen the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and repeat from Step 1.

10. Install the cylinder block lower blind plug.
Tightening torque
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport