Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 110

 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 110

 

 

Fig. 31: Identifying Front Crossmember Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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AXLE AND HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Loosen the front upper arm inner bolts.  

2. Remove the axle and hub component.  

FRONT CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

1. Secure the chain to install the SST to the position shown in Fig. 32 using the bolts (M10 x 1.5 , length 30 

mm {1.18 in} ). 

Fig. 32: Identifying Chain Bolt Location 
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2. Suspend the engine. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 33: Suspending Engine 
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3. Support the front crossmember using a jack. 

4. Lower the front crossmember component slightly.  

5. Remove the engine mounting rubber, pipes and hoses installed to the front crossmember.  

6. Remove the front crossmember component. 

WARNING:

Verify that the crossmember component is securely supported 
by a jack. If the crossmember component falls, it could cause 
serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 34: Supporting Front Crossmember Using Jack 
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TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 35 .  

2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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