Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 148

Fig. 23: Removing Pinion Shaft Component From Gear Housing 
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HOLDER DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the crimp from the holder and cylinder ends using a hacksaw. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 24: Removing Crimp From Holder & Cylinder Ends Using Hacksaw 
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2. Remove the holder using the SST . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 25: Removing Holder Using SST 
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STEERING RACK, OIL SEAL (HOLDER SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Install the SST to the gear housing.  

2. Remove the steering rack and oil seal (holder side) using a press.  

3. Remove the oil seal (holder side) from the steering rack. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 26: Removing Steering Rack, Oil Seal (Holder Side) 
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OIL SEAL (GEAR HOUSING SIDE), INNER GUIDE DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Set the SSTs as shown.  

2. Install the SST to the gear housing.  

3. Remove the oil seal (gear housing side) and inner guide using a press. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata