Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual - part 92

Steering Bracket-To-Frame Mounting Bolt

46-69 (62-94)

Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts

55-69 (75-94)

Steering Rack-To-Tie Rod

87-101 (118-137)

Tie Rod Castle Nuts

44-58 (60-79)

Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Lock Nut

51-58 (69-79)

Wheel Lug Nuts

65-87 (88-118)

MX-3

Adjusting Cover Lock Nut

(1)

Intermediate Shaft-To-Pinion Shaft Bolt

13-19 (18-26)

Pinion Shaft Lock Nut

29-36 (39-49)

Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts/Nuts
Bolt

27-40 (37-54)

Nut

14-19 (19-26)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Power Steering Pump
4-Cylinder

12-17 (16-23)

V6

18-26 (24-35)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Steering Gear
4-Cylinder

21-25 (28-34)

V6

26-32 (35-44)

Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts

27-38 (37-52)

Steering Rack-To-Tie Rod
4-Cylinder

43-58 (58-79)

V6

91-105 (123-142)

Tie Rod Castle Nuts

31-42 (42-57)

Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Lock Nut

25-37 (34-50)

Wheel Lug Nuts

65-87 (88-118)

MX-6 & 626

Adjusting Cover Lock Nut

(1)

Intermediate Shaft-To-Pinion Shaft Bolt

13-19 (18-26)

Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts/Nuts

23-34 (31-46)

Power Steering Pump Pulley Lock Nut

36-43 (49-58)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Power Steering Pump

22-32 (30-44)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Steering Gear

25-33 (34-45)

Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts

28-38 (38-51)

Steering Rack-To-Tie Rod

91-105 (123-142)

Tie Rod Castle Nuts

23-33 (31-45)

Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Lock Nut

51-72 (69-98)

Wheel Lug Nuts

65-87 (88-118)

Protege

Adjusting Cover Lock Nut

(1)

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RACK & PINION 1997 STEERING Mazda Power Rack & Pinion

  

Intermediate Shaft-To-Pinion Shaft Bolt

13-19 (18-26)

Pinion Shaft Lock Nut

29-36 (39-49)

Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts/Nuts
Bolt

33-44 (44-60)

Nut

28-37 (38-51)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Power Steering Pump

18-26 (24-35)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Steering Gear

22-32 (30-44)

Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts

27-38 (37-52)

Steering Rack-To-Tie Rod

44-58 (59-78)

Tie Rod Castle Nuts

31-42 (42-57)

Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Lock Nut

25-37 (34-50)

Wheel Lug Nuts

65-87 (88-118)

RX7

Adjusting Cover Lock Nut

(1)

Intermediate Shaft-To-Pinion Shaft Bolt

13-19 (18-26)

Pinion Shaft Lock Nut

14-22 (19-30)

Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts/Nuts

12-17 (16-23)

Power Steering Pump Pulley Lock Nut

29-43 (39-58)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Power Steering Pump

17-26 (23-36)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Steering Gear

12-17 (16-23)

Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts

27-38 (37-52)

Steering Rack-To-Tie Rod

58-72 (79-98)

Tie Rod Castle Nuts

22-32 (30-44)

Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Lock Nut

25-37 (34-50)

Wheel Lug Nuts

65-87 (88-118)

929

Adjusting Cover Lock Nut

(1)

Intermediate Shaft-To-Pinion Shaft Bolt

13-19 (18-26)

Pinion Shaft Lock Nut

14-22 (19-30)

Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts/Nuts

12-17 (16-23)

Power Steering Pump Pulley Lock Nut

29-43 (39-58)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Power Steering Pump

33-40 (45-54)

Pressure Line Fitting-To-Steering Gear

29-43 (39-58)

Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts

27-38 (37-52)

Steering Rack-To-Tie Rod

58-72 (79-98)

Tie Rod Castle Nuts

37-47 (50-63)

Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Lock Nut

51-72 (69-98)

Valve Housing Bolts

13-18 (17-25)

Wheel Lug Nuts

65-87 (88-118)

(1)

For adjusting cover lock nut tightening procedure, see ADJUSTMENTS .

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RACK & PINION 1997 STEERING Mazda Power Rack & Pinion

  

(2)

Tighten pressure line fitting-to-steering gear 76-115 INCH lbs. (8.6-13 N.m).

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

STEERING SYSTEM - POWER RACK & PINION 1997 STEERING Mazda Power Rack & Pinion

  

1997, 1999-2000 SUSPENSION

Rear - Miata 

DESCRIPTION 

Rear suspension consists of spring over shock, crossmember, upper and lower arms, and stabilizer bar with 
control link. Upper and lower arms attach to crossmember and knuckle. A stabilizer bar with control link is 
mounted to lower arm and crossmember. Rear wheel alignment is adjusted by turning adjusting cams on lower 
arm. Upper coil over shock mount plate has been redesigned for 1999-2000. New design incorporates a 
urethane bumper and improves ride and cornering. 

ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION 

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES 

WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT 

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assembly. Remove caliper assembly and ABS wheel speed 
sensor. Remove brake rotor. Attach dial indicator to axle hub and measure bearing play. Check bearing axial 
play by rocking hub assembly by hand. Maximum bearing play is .002" (.05 mm). If play exceeds specification, 
check drive axle lock nut torque or replace wheel bearing. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

WHEEL BEARING 

Removal 

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assembly. Remove drive axle lock nut. Remove brake 

caliper assembly and ABS wheel speed sensor, and wire aside. Remove screws and rotor. Remove ABS 
speed sensor bracket. Remove knuckle assembly from upper and lower arms.  

2. Using Handle (49-G030-102), Installer (49-G030-727) and Puller (49-F026-103), remove hub from 

knuckle. Remove snap ring from knuckle. Using handle, installer and Puller (49-0636-145), remove 
wheel bearing inner race from hub. Remove wheel bearing outer race from knuckle using Handle (49-
G030-797), Puller (49-F026-103) and Adapter (49-F027-005).  

Inspection 

Check wheel hub and knuckle for cracks and damage. Check dust cover for deformation. Check bearing for 
excessive wear or seizure. Replace components as necessary. 

Installation 

NOTE:

See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

1997, 1999-2000 SUSPENSION Rear - Miata

  

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

1997, 1999-2000 SUSPENSION Rear - Miata