Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

INSPECTION / REPAIR

B-52prose procedure

Valve stem protruding length

  1. 9
    Measure the protruding length (dimension L) of the valve stem. (1) If L is 43.5—44.0mm (1.713—1.732 in), no correction needed. (2) If L is 44.1—45.0mm (1.736—1.772 in), adjust with washer on spring seat area of cylinder head. (3) If L is 45.1mm (1.776 in) or more, replace cylinder head.
    Measuring the protruding length DIMENSION L of the valve stem above the spring seat with a vernier caliper. The valve sits in the cylinder head; bracket and arrow label DIMENSION L between the spring seat surface and the top of the stem.
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Dimension L (standard)Valve stem protruding length
43.5mm (1.713 in)
Dimension L — no correctionRange 1
43.5—44.0mm (1.713—1.732 in)
Dimension L — washer adjustRange 2
44.1—45.0mm (1.736—1.772 in)
Dimension L — replace headRange 3
45.1 or moremm (1.776 in or more)

Valve spring

  1. 1
    Inspect each valve spring for cracks or damage.
  2. 2
    Measure the free length and out-of-square. Replace the valve spring if necessary.
    Measuring valve spring free length with a vernier caliper across the unloaded spring.
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Free length — Standard INIntake spring
48.0mm (1.890 in)
Free length — Standard EXExhaust spring
48.3mm (1.902 in)
Free length — Minimum INIntake spring
47.0mm (1.850 in)
Free length — Minimum EXExhaust spring
47.3mm (1.862 in)
Out-of-square INIntake spring
1.68mm (0.0661 in) max
Out-of-square EXExhaust spring
1.69mm (0.0665 in) max

Camshaft

  1. 1
    Set the front and rear journals on V-blocks.
    Measuring camshaft runout — camshaft supported on V-blocks at front and rear journals with a dial indicator on a center journal.
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  2. 2
    Measure the camshaft runout. Replace the camshaft if necessary.
  3. 3
    Inspect the camshaft for wear or damage. Replace the camshaft if necessary.
  4. 4
    Measure the cam lobe heights at the two points as shown.
    Measuring cam lobe height at two points — left view shows the lobe between two micrometer faces with the height arrow; right view shows the lobe in plan view with two measurement arrows on opposite faces.
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Camshaft runoutCamshaft
0.03mm (0.0012 in) max
Cam lobe height — Standard INIntake
40.888mm (1.6098 in)
Cam lobe height — Standard EXExhaust
40.889mm (1.6098 in)
Cam lobe height — Minimum INIntake
40.688mm (1.6019 in)
Cam lobe height — Minimum EXExhaust
40.689mm (1.6019 in)

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