MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
1. Hold the hexagonal part of the camshaft with an adjustable wrench or the like to prevent the camshaft from rotating, and loosen the lock bolt.
Camshaft Removal Note
1. Loosen the camshaft cap bolts in two or three steps in the order shown.
2. Remove the camshaft caps.
Camshaft Installation Note
1. Apply engine oil to the camshaft and journal receiving part of the cylinder head.
2. Install the camshaft so that the cam projections of cylinder No.1 and 3 face the direction as shown in the figure.
3. Apply liquid gasket of TB1207B or SH780 to the sliding surface of cylinder head shown in the figure so as not to be projected out.
4. Install the camshaft cap to its original position.
