Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 100

2. Reconnect the hose straight to the pipe until a click is heard.  

3. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand, and then verify that it is connected 

securely.  

TYPE D INSTALLATION 

NOTE:

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If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace 
the evaporative hose.  

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When replacing with a new evaporative hose, disengage the release tabs 
from the join port.  

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A checker tab is integrated with the quick release connector for new 
evaporative hoses. Remove the checker tab from the quick release 
connector after the connector is completely engaged with the joint port. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata

  

1. When newly replacing the quick release connector, remove the release tab using the following procedure. 

1. Widen the retainer lock using a flathead screwdriver, then pull out the release tab from the joint 

port and remove it. 

Fig. 50: View Of Checker Tab & Quick Release Connector 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 51: Removing Tab From Joint Port 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Inspect the quick release connector and joint port sealing surface for damage and deformation. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace it with a new one.  

3. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the joint port.  

4. Reconnect the quick release connector straight to the joint port until a click is heard. 

5. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand, and then verify that it is connected 

securely.  

NOTE:



If the quick release connector does not move at all, disconnect it, 
verify that the O-ring is not damaged or has not slipped, and then 
reconnect the quick release connector.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata

  

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES

Front Axle - MX-5 Miata 

FRONT AXLE LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Front Axle Assembly 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION 

WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS INSPECTION 

1. Install the magnetic vase and dial gauge as shown in Fig. 2 , and inspect the wheel bearing for axial 

looseness. 

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If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub component.  

Maximum front wheel bearing play  

0.05 mm {0.002 in}  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - MX-5 Miata