Fig. 13: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Removal & Installation Sequence (Protege) Installation
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CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission/transaxle and flywheel. For automatic
transmission removal procedure, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in TRANSMISSION
SERVICING. For manual transmission removal procedure, see appropriate article in CLUTCHES. On all
models, pry out rear oil seal.
2. To install, apply light coat of oil to seal lip and push seal over crankshaft. Tap seal into rear cover until it
is flush with edge of rear cover. DO NOT bottom seal in cover.
3. Completely remove used sealant from flywheel bolts. Apply lock-type sealant to bolts and install
flywheel to crankshaft. Tighten bolts to 71-76 ft. lbs. (96-103 N.m) in a star-pattern sequence. Install
clutch assembly (if equipped) and tighten cover bolts to 13-20 ft. lbs. (18-26 N.m) in a star-pattern
sequence. Install transmission/transaxle. See appropriate article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING or
CLUTCHES.
WATER PUMP
Removal & Installation
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 ENGINES 1.8L 4-Cylinder
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Oil Pan Gasket Identification
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Fig. 1: Aisin-Warner 03-72LE Pan Gasket
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 APPLICATIONS & IDENTIFICATION Oil Pan Gasket Identification
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 APPLICATIONS & IDENTIFICATION Oil Pan Gasket Identification
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