Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 106

Fig. 14: Cutting Off Stopper Plate Rubber Using Razor 
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2. Cut off 5-6 mm {0.20-0.23 in} from each side of the knob end of the bushing using a hacksaw. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 15: Cutting Off From Each Side Of Knob End Of Bushing Using Hacksaw 
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3. Remove the bushing using the SSTs . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 16: Removing Bushing Using SST's 
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BUSHING (SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER SIDE CONNECTING PART) REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the bushing using the SSTs . 

CAUTION:

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Be careful not to damage the front lower arm. If it is damaged, 
replace it.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 17: Removing Bushing Using SSTs 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

BUSHING (SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER SIDE CONNECTING PART) INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Compress the bushing using the SSTs . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata