MX-5 Miata L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC (1992)
(8) Loosen the camshaft cap bolts in five or six steps in the order shown.
(9) Remove the camshaft caps.
(10) Measure the oil clearances.
Oil clearance:
0.035-0.081mm ( 0.0014-0.0031 in )
Maximum: 0.15 mm ( 0.006 in )
(11) If the oil clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the cylinder head.
7. Measure the camshaft end play. If the end play exceeds the maximum, replace the camshaft and/or the cylinder head.
End play: 0.07-0.19 mm ( 0.0028-0.0074 in )
Maximum: 0.20 mm ( 0.008 in )
