Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 166

 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 166

 

 

Fig. 22: Disconnecting Ball Joint Using SST 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

DUST BOOT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Wipe the grease off the ball joint stud.  

2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.  

3. Using the SST, install the dust boot to the ball joint.  

4. Wipe off the excess grease. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 23: Installing Dust Boot To Ball Joint Using SST 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

REAR TRAILING LINK (UPPER) INSPECTION 

1. Remove the rear trailing link (upper) from the vehicle. (See REAR TRAILING LINK (UPPER) 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Inspect the link or bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the rear trailing link (upper).  

3. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. If there is any malfunction, replace the ball joint.  

4. Rotate the ball joint 5 times.  

5. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench. 

Rear trailing link (upper) ball joint rotational torque  

0.4-3.3 N.m {5-33 kgf.cm, 4-29 in.lbf}  

If not within the specification, replace the rear trailing link (upper). (See REAR TRAILING 
LINK (UPPER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 
.) 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 24: Measuring Ball-Joint Rotational Torque Using Allen Wrench & Torque Wrench 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

REAR TRAILING LINK (LOWER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 25 .  

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .) 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 25: Identifying Rear Trailing Link (Lower) (With Torque Specifications) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 26.  

2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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