Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 167

Fig. 26: Identifying Rear Stabilizer (With Torque Specifications) 
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REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Install the rear stabilizer so that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 27: Identifying Identification Mark 
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STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Install the stabilizer control link in the proper angle as shown in Fig. 28 . 

CAUTION:

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Be sure to install the stabilizer control link in the proper 
position. If it is not installed properly, the stabilizer control link 
may interfere with peripheral components when driving, 
causing damage to each other.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 28: Precaution For Stabilizer Control Link (1 Of 2) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Place the vehicle on, the ground and verify that the stabilizer control link is installed in the angle shown 

in Fig. 29 . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 29: Precaution For Stabilizer Control Link (2 Of 2) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

REAR STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION 

1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See REAR STABILIZER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Inspect the link for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace the link.  

3. Rotate the ball joint 10 times, and rock the ball joint 10 times.  

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

Stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque  

0.23-0.47 N.m {2.35-4.79 kgf.cm, 2.04-4.15 in.lbf}  

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If not within the specification, replace the stabilizer control link ball joint. (See REAR 
STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata