MIATA Removal & Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Mazda Navajo, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 1991 Mazda 929. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install transmission, transmission mount and starter. Install torque converter bolts. Install power plant frame rear differential mounting spacer.
- Support transmission until level. Position power plant frame, and hand-tighten transmission side bolts. Ensure sleeve is installed in block. See Figure . Install spacer, and hand-tighten bolts. Ensure reamer bolt goes in forward hole.
- Tighten front and then rear power plant frame bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at end of article. Remove jack. Ensure clearance between bottom of power plant frame and lowest point of body frame is 2.0-2.4" (51-61 mm). See Fig 1 .
- Reverse removal procedure for remaining components. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE. Fill transmission with required amount of fluid, and check for external leaks.