Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 50

Fig. 18: Removing Side Bearing Using SST 
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ROLL PIN DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Tap the roll pin out from the direction shown in Fig. 19 using a pin punch. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 19: Tapping Roll Pin Out Using Pin Punch 
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LOCKNUT DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the locknut while fixing the companion flange using the SST . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 20: Removing Locknut While Fixing Companion Flange Using SST 
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COMPANION FLANGE DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the companion flange using the SST . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 21: Removing Companion Flange Using SST 
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DRIVE PINION COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Install the removed locknut to the drive pinion top to prevent damage to the thread.  

2. Remove the drive pinion component by tapping the locknut lightly using a plastic hammer.  

3. Remove the locknut installed in Step 1. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata