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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Mazda -> 1990-2002 Miata, Millenia, Protege, 323, MX-3, MX-6, 626, RX-7 & 929
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES -> PARKING BRAKE SERVICE -> 929 -> ADJUSTMENT -> EXCEPT RX-7 & 929 -> REPLACEMENT -> RX-7
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

REPLACEMENT

929
  • Raise and support vehicle and remove rear wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper attaching bolts, then the caliper, leaving brake hose attached, and position caliper out of way.
  • Remove disc plate attaching screws and the disc plate, Fig. . If disc plate is difficult to remove, remove dust cap, insert screwdriver into hole and turn adjuster to increase shoe clearance.
  • Remove upper and lower return springs, then the front and rear hold pins.
  • Remove brake shoes, then separate adjuster and operating lever assembly from shoes.
  • Check inside of disc plate for scratching and une...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-00 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 60,000 m...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove driveshaft locknut.
  • Mark position of output shaft of differential and driveshaft for installation reference.
  • Remove driveshaft to differential carrier output shaft attach...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter motor bracket and different...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Automatic Transaxle Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned to On position as a bulb check. If the warning lamp flashes or lights, the tran...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
  • Loosen adjuster lock bolt.
  • Loosen alt...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

I/P & Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1990 Mazda Miata  1.6 L4 GASI/P & Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Water Thermoswitch
  • Cooling Fan Relay
  • Throttle Sensor
  • Water Thermosensor
  • Retractor Relay
  • Automatic Transmission Components Diagram for 1990 Mazda Miata  1.6 L4 GASAutomatic Transmission Components Diagram for 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Kickdown Relay
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Inhibitor Switch
  • Kickdown Solenoid
  • OD Cancel Solenoid
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Mazda Miata  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Window Main Switch
  • Right Power Window Motor
  • Left Power Window Motor
  • 1990 Mazda Miata  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan Relay
  • Main Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Window
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: STAINS APPEAR ON WHEELS
    Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Mazda Miata AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Mazda Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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