Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 20

2006-08 ENGINE Mechanical - Overhaul - 2.0L (LF) & 2.3L (L3) - Mazda6 & MX-5 Miata
Fig. 19: Exploded View Of Cylinder Block (II) Disassembly
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Connecting Rod Cap Disassembly Note
1. Before removing connecting rod inspect the connecting rod side clearance. (See CONNECTING ROD
INSPECTION).
2. Remove the connecting rod bolt from the connecting rod cap by tapping the bolt with a plastic hammer.
NOTE:
Main Bearing Cap Disassembly Note
1. Before removing main bearing cap inspect the crankshaft end play. (See CRANKSHAFT
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
The tappets are numbered to make sure they are assembled in their
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original positions. When removed, keep the tappets with the cylinder
head they were removed from. Do not mix the tappets.