Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 45

Fig. 19: Inspecting Bearing 
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GENERATOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [LF] 

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.  

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 

CAUTION:

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Melt the solder quickly, otherwise the diodes (rectifier) and regulator 
will be damaged by excessive heat.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ELECTRICAL Charging System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 20: Identifying Disassemble Order Of Generator (With Torque Specifications) 
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ELECTRICAL Charging System - MX-5 Miata

  

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES

Differential - MX-5 Miata 

REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Location Of Rear Differential Components 
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DIFFERENTIAL OIL INSPECTION 

1. Park the vehicle on level ground for approx. 5min. to stabilize the differential oil.  

2. Remove the oil-fill plug and the washer. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 2: Identifying Oil-Fill Plug 
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3. Inspect if the oil level is close to the rim of the oil-fill plug hole. 

4. If the oil level is lower than approx. 12 mm {0.47 in} from the lower end of the oil-fill plug hole, inspect 

for oil leakage and add the specified oil. 

NOTE:

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Each vehicle is filled with a specified amount of oil (0.7 +/- 0.1 L) 
when it is delivered, therefore, the oil level is lower than the lower 
end of the plug hole as shown in the figure. However, this has no 
affect on the differential function.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata