Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 160

Fig. 20: Installing Wheel Hub Components Using SST's 
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LOCKNUT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Tighten a new locknut.  

2. Install a new locknut and indent as shown to crimp the locknut, using a chisel and hammer. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 21: Installing New Locknut 
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

2008 SUSPENSION

Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata 

REAR SUSPENSION LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Location Of Rear Suspension Components 
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. When working on the left side, remove the fuel tank protector. (See FUEL TANK 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

2. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 2 .  

3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

CAUTION:



Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS 
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring 
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before operations, remove the ABS 
wheel-speed sensor (axle side), and move the sensor away from the 
harnesses.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 2: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber & Coil Spring (With Torque Specifications) 
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CALIPER REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the caliper, and hang the cable out of the way.  

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 

1. Remove the rear shock absorber and coil spring. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL 

SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 3 .  

3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

WARNING:



Removing/installing the shock absorber and coil spring is 
dangerous. The shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and 
cause injury or death, and damage the vehicle.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata