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Valve Seals Torque Specs

for 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8L I4 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Cover Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts

Critical

Tighten evenly in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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2000 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

10 fasteners