Genuine Mazda Engine Lifting Eye / Hanger • L309-10-561

Genuine Mazda Engine Lifting Eye / Hanger

Replacement Genuine Mazda engine lifting eye for all Mazda MX-5 Mk3, Mk3.5 and Mk3.75 NC and Mk4 ND/RF engine variants.

The lifting eye bolts to the engine and provides a purpose-designed attachment point for suitable engine-lifting equipment. It is used when supporting, removing or installing the engine.

One lifting eye is normally fitted permanently on the intake side of the engine. A second identical hanger can be installed temporarily on the exhaust side to provide an additional lifting point during engine removal or installation.

This listing supplies one Genuine Mazda lifting eye. The mounting bolt and lifting equipment are not included unless specifically shown or stated.

• Part type: Engine lifting eye / lifting hanger
• Common names: Engine lifting bracket / engine hoist bracket / lifting lug
• Mazda catalogue description: Hanger, Engine
• Installation area: Cylinder-head / upper-engine assembly
• Standard installation position: Intake side of the engine
• Additional service position: Exhaust side when required for engine lifting
• Function: Provides an attachment point for suitable engine-lifting equipment
• Standard quantity fitted per engine: 1
• Quantity commonly used during engine removal: 2
• Quantity supplied: 1 lifting eye
• Mounting bolt included: No, unless specifically shown or stated
• Lifting chain or equipment included: No
• Brand: Genuine Mazda
• Part No.: L309-10-561
• Compact reference: L30910561
• MX-5 fitment: Mk3/Mk3.5/Mk3.75 NC and Mk4 ND/RF

Typical reasons for replacement:

• Original lifting eye missing from the engine
• Additional lifting point required for engine removal
• Bracket bent or distorted
• Corrosion affecting the bracket
• Mounting hole damaged or enlarged
• Original bracket removed during previous engine work
• Incorrect improvised lifting point previously used
• Engine being rebuilt, removed or installed

Quantity advice: One lifting eye normally remains installed on the intake side of the engine. A second may be required on the exhaust side when lifting the engine. This listing supplies one hanger.

Fitment advice: Confirm that the hanger is installed at the correct engine mounting point and with the appropriate Genuine Mazda mounting bolt. Do not attach lifting equipment to unrelated brackets, coolant pipes or ancillary mounting points.

Inspection advice: Inspect the lifting eye for distortion, cracks, severe corrosion or damage around the mounting hole before use. A damaged bracket must not be used to support or lift an engine.

Fastener advice: Inspect the mounting bolt and threaded engine hole before installation. The bolt must engage fully and be tightened using the applicable Mazda workshop procedure.

Lifting advice: Use correctly rated lifting equipment and suitable attachment hardware. Balance and support the engine according to the Mazda workshop procedure before releasing any engine or transmission mountings.

Other items to inspect: Check the corresponding lifting point, mounting bolt, engine mounts, gearbox mounting, wiring, hoses and surrounding components before lifting the engine.

Useful tools / equipment: Correct-size socket, calibrated torque wrench, suitable engine crane or hoist, rated lifting chains or straps, engine leveller and appropriate vehicle-support equipment.

Difficulty guide: DIY Difficulty: Easy for direct bracket installation. Engine lifting or removal is an advanced task requiring correctly rated equipment, secure support and appropriate mechanical experience.

Why Genuine Mazda? Genuine Mazda lifting eyes match the original engine mounting point, bracket profile and lifting arrangement. Correctly designed lifting hardware is important when safely supporting or moving the engine.

What’s in the box: One Genuine Mazda engine lifting eye / hanger, part number L309-10-561.

Installation notes: Position the lifting eye against the correct engine mounting point and inspect the bracket, bolt and threaded hole before assembly. Start the mounting bolt by hand and tighten it using the applicable Mazda procedure. Before applying any lifting load, confirm that the hanger is fully seated, securely fastened and connected only to correctly rated lifting equipment.