Camshaft Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Because there is little camshaft thrust clearance, the camshaft must be held horizontally while it is installed. Otherwise, excessive force will be applied to the thrust area, causing burr on the thrust receiving area of the cylinder head journal. To avoid this, the following procedure must be observed.

Assemble the camshaft onto the cylinder head, facing the cam noses at No.1 and No.3 cylinders as shown.

Fig 1: Installing Camshaft
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.