Which is the hardest bolt to reinstall on a Miata?
In my RHD car, with the clutch hydraulic line bracket in the way, I could only remove bolt no. 2 (14mm) from the bottom by feel and using long extension and universal socket drive. This is also the hardest bolt to reinstall as I needed to attach the clutch hydraulic bracket with this bolt by feel. See next pic for details.
How do you change the clutch on a Miata?
Remove the centre console and the gear stick. If you want to refresh the turret oil later, suck out the old oil with a length of clear plastic tube or a turkey baster. Clean the turret opening and cover with duct tape.
When to replace the gasket on a Miata?
You would want to replace its gasket too. This is a good time to replace the end rubber cap on the unused water outlet. Picture here shows the old clutch is yet to be removed. Release the pressure plate bolts evenly to release tension.
Can a pilot bearing be replaced on a Miata?
The pilot bearing is known to premature wear. The bearing my machinist replaced happened to be of identical make to the OEM unit. You can use a suitable socket or bench press to drive out and to install this bearing. You absolutely don’t need to remove the rear main crank seal cover plate to remove the crank seal.
In my RHD car, with the clutch hydraulic line bracket in the way, I could only remove bolt no. 2 (14mm) from the bottom by feel and using long extension and universal socket drive. This is also the hardest bolt to reinstall as I needed to attach the clutch hydraulic bracket with this bolt by feel. See next pic for details.
Remove the centre console and the gear stick. If you want to refresh the turret oil later, suck out the old oil with a length of clear plastic tube or a turkey baster. Clean the turret opening and cover with duct tape.
You would want to replace its gasket too. This is a good time to replace the end rubber cap on the unused water outlet. Picture here shows the old clutch is yet to be removed. Release the pressure plate bolts evenly to release tension.
The pilot bearing is known to premature wear. The bearing my machinist replaced happened to be of identical make to the OEM unit. You can use a suitable socket or bench press to drive out and to install this bearing. You absolutely don’t need to remove the rear main crank seal cover plate to remove the crank seal.
How do you adjust the clutch on a Miata?
Start by cracking the nut loose on the larger clutch pedal switch (6); it’s a 17mm. This is the nut on the backside, not the silver welded nut on the front. Then unscrew the switch so that the met- al portion of the switch is flush with the weldnut in the bracket (as shown, 7).
What’s the best way to replace a transmission in a Miata?
Clean the turret opening and cover with duct tape. Raise the car up to 45cm (18″) high to have enough room for tool leverage and to provide room to remove the transmission from under the car. Now is also a good time to drain the transmission oil.