MX-5 Miata L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC (1992)
3. Install the timing belt so that there is no looseness at the idler side or between the two camshaft pulleys.
4. Install the pulley boss and pulley lock bolt.
5. Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise and face the pin on the pulley boss upright.
Caution: Do not turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
6. Verify that the camshaft pulley marks are again aligned with the seal plate marks. If not aligned, remove the timing belt and repeat from
tensioner installation.
7. Turn the crankshaft 1 and 5/6 turns clockwise, and align the timing belt pulley mark with the tension set mark for proper timing belt tension
adjustment.
8. Using the SST, loosen the pulley lock bolt and remove the bolt and pulley boss. Do not turn the crankshaft.
9. Verify that the timing belt pulley mark is aligned with the tension set mark.
10. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt to apply spring tension to the timing belt.
11. Tighten the tensioner lock bolt.
Tightening torque: 38 - 51 Nm (3.8 - 5.3 kgf-m, 28 - 38 ft lb)
12. Install the pulley boss and pulley lock bolt.
13. Turn the crankshaft 2 and 1/6 turns clockwise and verify that the timing marks are correctly aligned.
